The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans unveils its newest art installation to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

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With a New Art installation   New Orleans, 2015-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans unveils its newest art installation titled, Reflections of Recovery. Local artist Kit Wohl curated this display to allow locals, hotel guests and tourists to look into the bright future of New Orleans… Read the full press release

Sacramento came to Port of Oakland to seek support to fix ailing transportation infrastructure

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SPOTLIGHT IS ON SPECIAL SESSION OF LEGISLATURE LOOKING AT INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING Oakland, CA, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Sacramento came to the Port of Oakland today seeking support to fix ailing transportation infrastructure. Without road and other transport improvements, Gov. Jerry Brown and Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins warned, California’s economy is at risk. “It’s fundamental that… Read the full press release

Anchorage, Alaska wins the bid to serve as host of the 2016 Adventure Travel World Summit

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SEATTLE, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Anchorage, Alaska, has won the bid to serve as host of the 2016 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS). The Summit is the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) premiere annual gathering of the global adventure tourism industry for inspiration and education as well as networking and showcasing new adventure products and… Read the full press release

The Travel Corporation to leverage its 10,000 strong, diverse workforce with the use of LinkedIn for its “TTC Top Ten” Bucket List campaign

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Toronto, Canada, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand awareness is often thought of as an outward looking approach, where companies look to raise the level of consumer recognition of their image and experiences as well as their products and services to the public. However, in today’s interconnected world, employee engagement is crucial in an era in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort recognised as the winner of the Best Family Program by Virtuoso 2015 Best of the Best hotel awards

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Four Seasons Resort Orlando recognised for excellence in the category of Best Family Program Orlando, FL, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — International luxury travel network Virtuoso announced the winners of its prestigious 2015 Best of the Best hotel awards on August 12, 2015 at its 27th annual Virtuoso Travel Week conference, where Four Seasons… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts appoints Rolf Lippuner as new General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. Lippuner, who joined Four Seasons in 2008, was… Read the full press release

HMSHost announces the opening of Eddie George’s Grille 27 at Port Columbus International Airport

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HMSHost partners with Port Columbus International Airport and NCAA legend Eddie George to open upscale sports restaurant in newly modernized Concourse B COLUMBUS, OH, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost has scored the winning touchdown with Columbus passengers with the opening of Eddie George’s Grille 27, the newest dining addition at Port Columbus International… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s conservation scientist Lisa Dabek, Ph.D. nominated for the prestigious 2016 Indianapolis Prize

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SEATTLE, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s senior conservation scientist Lisa Dabek, Ph.D., has been nominated for the prestigious 2016 Indianapolis Prize in recognition of her groundbreaking conservation efforts in Papua New Guinea to save the endangered Matschie’s tree kangaroo through Woodland Park Zoo’s flagship conservation program, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP). The… Read the full press release

Burba Hotel Network announces that this year’s Hotel Investment Conference Europe (Hot.E) 2015 will feature two special sessions focusing on Montenegro

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Costa Mesa, CA, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Burba Hotel Network (BHN), hosts of the upcoming Hotel Investment Conference Europe (Hot.E) 2015, are pleased to announce that this year’s program will feature two special sessions focusing on Montenegro. Hot.E will be held in London on 28-29 September 2015, at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. A… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport again shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2015

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Shannon Airport has once again been shortlisted for the World Routes Marketing Awards 2015. SHANNON, IRELAND, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent airport has been nominated in the category of Best Marketing of Airports in the world under 4 million passengers, an award that they won last year at a lavish ceremony in Chicago…. Read the full press release

Iberia assisted nearly 52,000 unaccompanied minors in the first seven months of 2015, 2% more than last year

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About half of the UMs flew in June and July The airline has improved services to children flying alone MADRID, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In the first seven months of 2015, Iberia has assisted nearly 52,000 unaccompanied minors, 2% more than last year. Summer is one of the peak periods in which the… Read the full press release

airberlin’s frequent loyalty program topbonus partners with over 15 popular online portals

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Cooperation takes off with over 15 popular online portals BERLIN, 2015-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin’s frequent loyalty program topbonus has signed cooperation agreements with over 15 popular online portals, including Zalando, Amazon and ebay. Now customers shopping on these portals can simultaneously collect miles. The option to collect miles with Amazon is unique,… Read the full press release

Strategic Hotels & Resorts retains J.P. Morgan; explores potential sale

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CHICAGO, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(NYSE: BEE) announced today that its Board of Directors is exploring possible strategic alternatives for the Company, including the potential sale of the Company. The Company has retained J.P. Morgan as financial advisor. “Our Board of Directors and management team remain committed to acting… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport: Icelandair launches new year-round service from Aberdeen to Reykjavik

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ABERDEEN, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Icelandair today announces a new year-round service from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Reykjavik (KEF). The new gateway will become Icelandair’s second in Scotland and sixth in the UK. Flights will begin on 9 March 2016 and operate four times weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The flight… Read the full press release

Make the most of summer days by heading to Bath’s outdoor events this August Bank Holiday (29-31 August)

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There’s still chance for a summer getaway in Bath BATH, UK, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Make the most of summer days by heading to Bath’s many outdoor events this August Bank Holiday (29-31 August). From car racing to open-air theatre and cinema performances, spend a couple of nights relaxing in the World Heritage… Read the full press release

UK’s cheapest flights to Boston on sale at norwegian.com

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  Ground-breaking low cost transatlantic flights continue as fifth US destination goes on sale Norwegian will offer the only direct link from London Gatwick to Boston Flights launch on 13 May 2016 and will fly four times per week   Fornebu, Norway, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has today put on sale… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport recorded 22,761,893 passengers in Fiscal Year 2015 an increase of 2.4 percent over the previous fiscal year

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June Delivered Highest International Traffic in Airport’s History BALTIMORE, MD, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport today announced that passenger traffic continues to climb with 22,761,893 passengers recorded in Fiscal Year 2015. That figure, an increase of 2.4 percent over the previous fiscal year, represents an all-time fiscal year record… Read the full press release

Air France and Air Seychelles sign landmark codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections between France, wider Europe and Seychelles

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PARIS, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France, a global carrier of French inspiration, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles today signed a landmark codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections between France, wider Europe and Seychelles. The agreement was signed between Roy Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer of… Read the full press release

Czech Republic and UNWTO further strengthen ties with two-year Cooperation Plan

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The Czech Republic and UNWTO have signed a two-year Cooperation Plan on the occasion of UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai’s first official visit to the country (Prague, Czech Republic, 3-4 August 2015). MADRID, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr. Rifai’s visit followed an invitation from the Minister for Regional Development, Karla Šlechtová, with whom he… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa reported an 8.9% increase in revenue in the year ended 31 March 2015

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Revenue increased by 8.9% to R7.7 billion (2014: R7.1billion) Aeronautical revenue R4.9 billion (63% of total revenue) Non-aeronauticalrevenue R2.8 billion (37% of total revenue) Operating profit increased by 17.2% to R3.8 billion (2014: R3.2 billion) After-tax profits decreased by 8.5% to R1.6 billion (2014: R1.7 billion) Capital expenditure decreased by 11% to R826 million (2014:… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc to strengthen partnership with the launch of new code-share routes

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New code-share agreement between Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc set to further enhance a landmark business partnership signed between the two airlines DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to further strengthen their recent business partnership with the launch of new code-share routes across Royal Air Maroc’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways further expands in Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with the increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Flight frequencies to Asmara set to increase to five times weekly and Dhaka to double daily DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth across Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with an increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh. From 7th September 2015, flights from Doha… Read the full press release

Dragonair launches flights between Hong Kong and Hiroshima

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HONG KONG, 2015-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The launch of Dragonair flights between Hong Kong and Hiroshima was celebrated with a special ceremony held at Hiroshima Airport on Sunday, 16 August before the departure of the first KA351 service to Hong Kong. The ceremony was organised by the Hiroshima Prefecture Airport Promotion Committee and officiated… Read the full press release

Europe’s leading low-fares coach operator megabus.com launches new domestic coach journeys in France

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Company to offer nine journeys covering five locations, with prices from €1* Tickets on sale now at www.megabus.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s leading low-fares coach operator megabus.com today (17 August 2015) announced the launch of new domestic coach journeys in France following the decision to liberalise the coach market. New legislation… Read the full press release

Bombardier Business Aircraft announces that Lisa “Lee” Boulanger has been appointed Vice President of Customer Support

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Succeeds Andy Nureddin, who was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Customer Services in July 2015 Will lead a worldwide team of approximately 238 support professionals, including 24/7 Customer Response Centres and broader network of 15 Regional Support Offices Montréal, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that 28-year company… Read the full press release

Winning athletes to receive special hand carved greenstone medals at the 2015 Audi quattro Winter Games

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Podium finishers at the Audi quattro Winter Games 2015 will be awarded with hand carved greenstone medals. Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The gold medal is often what athletes strive for but at the 2015 Audi quattro Winter Games they are going for green. While top of the podium is still… Read the full press release

Sunwing Travel Group: Signature Vacations launches Off the Beaten Path program – the perfect balance between eco-adventures and all inclusive relaxation

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TORONTO, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The ideal choice for the would-be adventurer not willing to compromise on comfort, Signature Vacations new Off the Beaten Path program will offer the perfect balance between eco-adventures and all inclusive relaxation. Combining a stay in one of the tour operator’s leading resorts with a series of full or… Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line’s soon to be largest ship in its fleet Norwegian Escape floated out from its building dock in Germany

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Wiesbaden, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, was floated out of Meyer Werft’s covered building dock II on Saturday, August 15 in Papenburg, Germany, where the 164.600-ton ship has been under construction since September 2014. Beginning at approximately 09:15 local time,… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Men in Black Safety Defenders records 12.9 million online views in just four days since its release

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With around 3.2 million people watching it online every day, Air New Zealand’s latest safety video Men in Black Safety Defenders is well on its way to becoming the airline’s most popular to date with 12.9 million online views recorded in the four days since its release. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ —  Inspired… Read the full press release

The Singapore Airlines Light Up The Night Carnival returns as a two-day event on 22-23 August 2015

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Joint Release With Singapore GP SINGAPORE, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Light Up The Night Carnival is returning as a two-day event over 22-23 August 2015, in the lead-up to this year’s FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. This year’s Carnival is held in conjunction with race promoter Singapore… Read the full press release