Winnipeg Richardson International Airport September 2016 passenger volume up by 15.5% vs. same month the previous year

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Winnipeg, Canada, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — September 2016 was a record month at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, as passenger volume increased 15.5% compared to September 2015. This represents the second largest year-over-year increase and the highest in more than a decade. “We are delighted that the market has responded so well by absorbing increased available… Read the full news article

Oman Air awarded the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016

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Muscat, Oman, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has been awarded the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, from the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016. The airline was voted winner for the best airline in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The competitors included leading international airlines from around the world…. Read the full news article

Oman Air launches four times weekly service from Muscat to Najaf, Iraq

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The National Carrier of Oman now fully geared for its foray into this historic city. Muscat, Oman, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air can announce that as part of its ambitious and dynamic programme of network expansion, it will be commencing its four times weekly service from Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq from November…. Read the full news article

Summer Island Maldives resort’s Executive Chef, ‘Jack’ Tiang Toh Huat named one of the world’s Top 50 ‘Outstanding Chefs’

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Malé, Republic of Maldive, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer Island Maldives resort’s Advisory Executive Chef, ‘Jack’ Tiang Toh Huat, has been declared one of the world’s Top 50 ‘Outstanding Chefs’, in a prestigious awards ceremony held last week in Shanghai, China. Summer Island Maldives also received an award for ‘Outstanding Dining Venue’ at the 2016 Global Gourmet Chef… Read the full news article

Kurumba Maldives announces festive events for Christmas and New Year

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Malé, Republic of Maldive, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba Maldives is ready to celebrate Christmas and New Year, paradise style! With a series of gastronomic experiences, presented by our Executive Chef Glen Cooper and his culinary team, guests can enjoy a varied selection of delicacies and classy, cosmopolitan events. The festive events include unique… Read the full news article

Chicago designates 2017 as the “Year of Public Art”; invests $1.5 million in artist-led community projects

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Year of Public Art celebrates Chicago’s pioneering commitment to public art and new investments in artist-led community projects CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) have designated 2017 the “Year of Public Art” with a new 50×50 Neighborhood Arts Project, the creation… Read the full news article

DCASE: local Chicago filmmaker Daniel Nearing takes year-long residency at the Chicago Film Office

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CHICAGO, 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce local Chicago filmmaker Daniel Nearing as the inaugural Independent Film Initiative (IFI) Filmmaker in Residence at the Chicago Film Office. Nearing was selected for both his filmmaking experience and his commitment to sharing Chicago stories… Read the full news article

Delaware North appoints William J. Hochul Jr. as its new general counsel

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Federal prosecutor to head global hospitality company’s legal department BUFFALO, N.Y., 2016-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service companies in the world, has named William J. Hochul Jr., outgoing United States attorney for the Western District of New York, as the company’s new general counsel. In… Read the full news article

Travelfusion becomes the first IT service provider to adopt British Airways’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme

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Travelfusion becomes the first IT service provider to adopt British Airways’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme   LONDON, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelfusion is to become the first IT service provider to launch a site following British Airways opening up its data to IT developers as part of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme…. Read the full news article

Aeroflot announces free extra baggage piece to carry one set of ski equipment from 1 November, 2016

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Moscow, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of the coming winter season Aeroflot announces that starting from 1 November, 2016 to 15 May, 2017 it provides a free extra baggage piece to carry one set of skiing equipment with a total weight of up to 23 kg. A set of skiing equipment includes a ski… Read the full news article

Charleston International Airport welcomes three new restaurant and retail outlets from Delaware North

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North Charleston, S.C., 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global hospitality and food service company, today (10/21/2016) formally celebrated the opening of three new restaurant and retail outlets at Charleston International Airport (CHS). Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Grill, a restaurant designed by the golf legend, Caviar & Bananas, a southern-style gourmet market, and… Read the full news article

Massport introduces simplified and improved free Wi-Fi service at Logan International Airport

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BOSTON, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As Logan International Airport continues to experience record-breaking volume, the Massport Board of Directors voted yesterday to authorize a pilot program with Boingo, which will simplify and improve Logan’s free Wi-Fi program for the millions of passengers which connect each year. Beginning in late October, customers in Terminal… Read the full news article

Lindley Thomen appointed as Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

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Lindley Thomen appointed as Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita   Mauritius, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bringing a wealth of hospitality experience, Lindley Thomen has been appointed as the Resort Manager for Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, where he will now oversee all daily operations of the luxury pool villa Resort… Read the full news article

ExpressJet Airlines and ATP Flight School promote airline pilot career through its Tuition Reimbursement Program agreement

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ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines (“ExpressJet”) and ATP Flight School (“ATP”) today (October 17, 2016) announced a Tuition Reimbursement Program agreement, which promotes the airline pilot career by making it more financially obtainable and providing a direct path to become a pilot at ExpressJet. Per the agreement, graduates of ATP’s Career Pilot… Read the full news article

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority extends its Airport Screening Services Agreements until March 31, 2022

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Ottawa, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today (October 18, 2016) announced the renewal of its Airport Screening Services Agreements (ASSAs) with all of its screening contractors for a period of five years. “The renewed agreements allow us to continue to build on past successes and continue to… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide’s Richard Whittaker appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP)

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London, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to announce that Richard Whittaker has been appointed as the Deputy Chair of the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP), the trade association for the UK serviced apartment sector. “I am honoured to accept the… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide honored with Global Network Commitment to Excellence Gold Award by Cartus

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LOS ANGELES, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, was honored for outstanding performance at Cartus Corporation’s 2016 Global Network Conference held October 3-4 in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. The Cartus Global Network is Cartus’ industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year,… Read the full news article

Ryanair adds new twice weekly route to Faro on its Belfast summer 2017 schedule

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (21 Oct) extended its Belfast summer 2017 schedule by adding a new twice weekly route to Faro which will operate between June and August, with 12 routes in total including Berlin, London and Milan, and will deliver over 1.1m customers p.a. and… Read the full news article

Atlanta Zoo announces departure date for giant panda twins born in the U.S. Mei Lun and Mei Huan

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ATLANTA, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Mei Lun and Mei Huan, the first surviving pair of giant panda twins ever born in the U.S., will depart Atlanta on November 3, 2016, for the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China. In one of the most important milestones in the life of an American-born… Read the full news article

SFO CIO Ian Law received the Most Innovative Individual in Airports Award at the 2nd Annual Airport Innovation Forum

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Innovation Accelerator announced that Ian Law, Chief Information Officer at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), has won the Most Innovative Individual in Airports Award. He received the award in a ceremony at the 2nd Annual Airport Innovation Forum in Silicon Valley, held Oct. 11-13. The… Read the full news article

Dresden Airport to host series of travel lectures starting November

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Together with Diamir Erlebnisreisen and our caterers ElbeZeit, starting in November Dresden Airport is putting on a series of travel lectures that are guaranteed to spark your wanderlust. Food inspired by the various destinations will be served during the talks. DRESDEN, Germany, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — For the première on 7 November, speaker… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group shares highlights from its 2016 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today shared highlights from its 2016 Responsible Business Action Month activities around the world. For past 13 years, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s hotels, corporate and regional offices, and other business units around… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu announces its opening in Mannheim’s new Q 6 Q 7 district

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, is very pleased to announce its opening in Mannheim’s new Q 6 Q 7 district. The hotel is opening its doors to the world on 17th October 2016. Located in the heart of the city of squares, Radisson… Read the full news article

Rezidor announces €7 million renovation program for Radisson Blu, Cologne following 10-year lease extension with Invesco

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The group signs a 10-year lease extension with Invesco in Cologne and reopens Lyon after a 3-year long full refurbishment Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the successful negotiation of a ten-year extension of the lease with Invesco Real Estate Fund. The deal will allow the iconic Radisson Blu… Read the full news article

Air Partner’s aviation safety consultancy division Baines Simmons welcomes Jason Greenslade and Malcolm Rusby as Consultants

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GATWICK, UK, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Baines Simmons, Air Partner’s aviation safety consultancy division, has appointed Jason Greenslade and Malcolm Rusby as Consultants. Both Jason and Malcolm are based at Baines Simmons’ headquarters at Fairoaks airport and will report directly to Joanne Welland, Practice Director. Jason specialises in Availability, Reliability and Maintainability within the MOD… Read the full news article

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek welcomes Tom Parlo as Executive Chef

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Dallas, TX, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Dallas’ most legendary luxury hotel and restaurant is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Parlo as Executive Chef. Parlo will begin his new journey at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in October 2016. Parlo will oversee the cuisine and menus throughout Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, with… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton opens its latest property in Arkansas, Hampton Inn by Hilton Paragould

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The hotel is conveniently located near local Medical Park PARAGOULD, Ark. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘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 by Hilton Paragould. The 88-room hotel… Read the full news article

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicago North-Loyola Station

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New hotel will feature a stylish rooftop terrace and stunning views of Lake Michigan CHICAGO and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hiltonbrand, 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 by Hilton Chicago… Read the full news article

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® launches new chef-driven in-room cooking program Homemade @ HawthornSM

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Two-thirds of Americans feel more at home when whipping up their own meals in a hotel room; Chef-inspired recipes stir up the comforts of home for extended stay guests PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® says ‘NO MORE’ to cold delivery, solo bar snacks and downright bad travel meals…. Read the full news article

Wyndham adds new meeting and event spaces to its portfolio with announcement of Dolce Washington Dulles scheduled to open in 2018

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New Dolce hotel outside U.S. capitol advances hospitality giant’s meetings offerings, commitment to planners LAS VEGAS, 2016-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 8,000 hotels under 16 iconic brands, today announced the signing of the Dolce Washington Dulles, part of trailblazing meetings brand Dolce Hotels and Resorts®… Read the full news article