Qantas announced new services to meet the growing demand for premium leisure services between Sydney and Maroochydore and Melbourne and the Gold Coast

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SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today announced the return of the Flying Kangaroo between the Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore) and Sydney* as well as the launch of services between Melbourne and the Gold Coast* to give customers more premium travel options. Qantas Domestic chief executive officer Andrew David said the network changes were… Read the full press release

Qantas Frequent Flyer adds new 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall

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SYDNEY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer members have new opportunities to earn points for activities other than flying, with the introduction of another 16 retailers into the popular Qantas Online Mall. The Online Mall, accessed via qantaspoints.com/onlinemall, gives members the ability to earn Qantas Points while they shop with well-known local… Read the full press release

Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s new reporting tool set to transform corporate travel reporting for good

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30 global clients are part of pilot, testing an interactive dashboard AMSTERDAM, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — With a simple, eye-catching design and a dashboard that can be customized and populated with data in near real-time*, Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s (CWT) new reporting tool is set to transform corporate travel reporting for good. Thirty of CWT’s… Read the full press release

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok’s international restaurant Brasserie Europa introduces new main dishes for its famous Sunday Longest Lunch

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International-inspired dishes prepared á la minute and served all-you-can-eat from 12:00 – 17:00 every Sundays. Bangkok, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brasserie Europa, an all-day-dining international restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, introduces its new main dishes, featuring the freshest ingredients and highest quality available in the market. Using European-style cooking techniques, the chefs… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes WestJet’s announcement of continued network growth

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CALGARY, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority welcomes WestJet’s announcement of continued network growth based out of Calgary International Airport (YYC), the airline’s home base for both its mainline and regional carrier. WestJet is bringing on a number of new routes, as well as several increased frequencies on existing routes, which… Read the full press release

Schiphol Group names Mrs. Tanja Dik as Director Consumer Products & Services as per October 1st

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Schiphol Group announces today that as per October 1st Mrs. Tanja Dik has been appointed as Director Consumer Products & Services. Mrs. Dik will report to the CCO, Mr. Maarten de Groof. AMSTERDAM, 2015-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Since 1999, Tanja Dik (1968) held different management positions in Joop van den Ende’s international theatre… Read the full press release

Philippines: Discovery Shores Boracay nominated in the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards

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BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel in Brazil

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IHG continues growth in Brazil with the opening of the country’s eighth Holiday Inn hotel MIAMI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn® Natal hotel. The new build, 216-room property is located in the northeastern city of Natal, the capital and… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express® brand becomes the official hotel sponsor of the new weekly television event “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE”

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Brand Celebrates the Summer of Surprise by Treating Guests to “Pancakes at Night” throughout the Month of August ATLANTA, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the Holiday Inn Express®brand as the official hotel sponsor of “KNOCK KNOCK LIVE,” the new, life-changing weekly television event… Read the full press release

IHG brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York

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DENHAM, UK, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today brings its boutique, Hotel Indigo®, to the historic city of York. Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, Hotel Indigo® York opens its doors on Walmgate, a thriving foodie destination and the birthplace of York’s chocolate making empire. The… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Mexico

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One of the fastest-growing hotel brands expands in Mexico Chihuahua. Chih., 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 132-room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Chihuahua Juventud hotel following a US$ 9 million investment by owner Tinga S.A. de C.V. The hotel joins… Read the full press release

Sunwing Travel Group: CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts reduces its carbon footprint with the installation of One Link Global ECA Technology and Green Chemical program

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Dominican Republic, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Luxury Resorts has just completed the installation of a new Electro-Chemical-Activation (ECA) Technology and complete Green Chemical program for Housekeeping and Kitchens. The first of its kind ever to be put into operation in the Dominican Republic, the new One Link Global eco-friendly cleaning… Read the full press release

Steigenberger to open its inaugural five-star property in Dubai this October 2015

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DUBAI, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hot on the heels of its announcement to open the InterCityHotel Culture Village in Dubai at the end of 2017, Steigenberger Hotels announces the launch of its inaugural five-star property in this important market, the Steigenberger-managed Hotel at Business Bay in Dubai, which will open doors to guests… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport and Air China Cargo announce Edmonton will be the carrier’s first scheduled freighter destination in Canada

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Air China Cargo to start first Canadian scheduled freighter service Sept. 3 Edmonton, AB, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Local, national and international companies moving products to and from Western Canada now have a vital new link to China and the Asia-Pacific region, as Edmonton International Airport (EIA) together with Air China Cargo (ACC), today announced… Read the full press release

Aeroflot launches series of simulators fitted with real aircraft elements as part of its ground-staff training programme

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MOSCOW, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has developed and launched a series of simulators fitted with real aircraft elements as part of its ground-staff training programme. The innovative trainers have been designed to help future ground professionals develop practical machine-operating skills in compliance with all regulatory requirements. The main goal of Aeroflot’s staff training programme is to improve… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces a new simplified process for flight changes

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today a new simplified process for flight changes. Under the new simplified process, passengers can change the date or the routing of their flight by paying a change fee of just 50 percent* of the… Read the full press release

Honda Aircraft Company expands sales of the HondaJet for the first time to South America

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GREENSBORO, N.C., 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it is expanding sales of the HondaJet for the first time to South America. Sales will begin in Brazil with the HondaJet making its first appearance at the 2015 Latin America Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 11… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines continues its international expansion with the introduction of regular service to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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Pasay, City, Philippines, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines continues its international expansion this year with the introduction of regular service to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, on October 25, 2015. The service will operate twice a week, with flight PR215 departing Manila every Friday and Sunday at… Read the full press release

Amadeus expands its technology offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Itesso BV

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Deal accelerates fully integrated cloud-based Hotel IT platform enabling a single view of the business across hotel groups, brands and properties Madrid, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus is to expand its technology offering to the hotel industry with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Itesso BV, a provider of cloud-native property management systems (PMS). With its… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum announces the opening of its new fish restaurant, Bodrum Balıkçısı

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Hong Kong, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkey’s most exclusive resort, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, is offering an exciting culinary experience at its newly opened fish restaurant, Bodrum Balıkçısı. Home to the region’s best fine dining, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum now features eleven restaurants and bars providing innovative cuisine in stylish and sophisticated surroundings with expansive… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Paris collaborates with French urban artist, Mambo to create new visual identity for the hotel cake shop

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Hong Kong, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Paris is delighted to announce its latest collaboration with French urban artist, Mambo. The artist will create a new visual identity for the hotel cake shop and exhibit specially commissioned paintings in the lobby from September. A self-taught artist, Mambo uses his own graphic language… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s luxury brands again recognized by travelers for high guest satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Named #1 For Seventh Year – JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts Moves Up 23-Points To Take Third Marriott’s Award winning Luxury Hotels Continue to be the Destinations of Choice for the Discerning and Next Generation Traveler  Bethesda, MD, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MAR) luxury brands, The… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton named the top luxury brand for guest satisfaction in the J. D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study

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Guest satisfaction rating is highest among luxury brands and highest ever in report Chevy Chase, Md, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC was named the top luxury brand for guest satisfaction in the J. D. Power 2015 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. The hotel company has topped its own highest… Read the full press release

Agoda.com hotel reviewers survey: Russians emerged as the most generous, while travelers from the UAE are the most demanding

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SINGAPORE, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smarts survey, which shows the nationalities that give the best – and worst – hotel review scores on average. Russians emerged as the most… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings honors Fisher House Foundation at next week’s GBTA Convention in Orlando

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ST. LOUIS,  2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of the growing travel industry, Enterprise Holdings is honoring Fisher House Foundation at next week’s Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Orlando. Fisher House Foundation is a military nonprofit organization that provides free temporary lodging for military and veterans’ families at hospitals. Enterprise Holdings – which owns… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association: cruise lines introduced enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities on cruise ships making it easier than ever before to stay connected at sea

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Washington, DC, 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — From emails and texts to tweets and Instagram posts, travelers want to digitally share and stay connected while on vacation. While the perception may be that a cruise vacation does not offer a chance to be accessible, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reveals that cruise lines have… Read the full press release

Allegiant expands its ultra-low-cost flights in Memphis with the addition of nonstop service to Austin and Tampa Bay Area beginning Oct. 1, 2015

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., 2015-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces the expansion of its ultra-low-cost flights in Memphis with the addition of nonstop service to Austin, Tex. and Tampa / St. Pete beginning Oct. 1, 2015. The new flights are on sale starting today with introductory one-way fares as low as $48*. For a… Read the full press release

The Lufthansa Group’s 21st Sustainability Report: EUR 500 million to be invested in innovations by 2020

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500 million euros to be invested in innovations by 2020 The passenger fleets of the Lufthansa Group achieve a new fuel efficiency record Lufthansa extends its commitment in the fields of active noise protection and climate research Improved talent management is implemented A new orientation for corporate citizenship MUNICH, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full press release

Richard Moriarty appointed Consumers and Markets Director and Deputy Chief Executive of The UK Civil Aviation Authority

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LONDON, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Richard Moriarty as its new Consumers and Markets Director and Deputy Chief Executive. Richard, who has previously held senior positions at the CAA, is currently the Chief Executive the Legal Services Board. He will take… Read the full press release

TravelClick expanded its partnership with TripAdvisor to offer TripConnect™ instant booking to their iHotelier Web 3.0 booking engine customers

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TripConnect Instant Booking Available to TravelClick’s Web 3.0 Booking Engine Customers NEW YORK, 2015-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with TripAdvisor to offer TripConnect™ instant booking to their iHotelier Web 3.0 booking engine customers. TripConnect… Read the full press release