SpringHill Suites by Marriott launches its award-winning Comfort Zone experience at Dulles International Airport

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Bethesda, Md.,2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time to help make summer travel a breeze, SpringHill Suites by Marriott has launched its award-winning Comfort Zone experience at Dulles International Airport. This is the brand’s first zone to capture 100 percent of departing passengers, transforming all three of Dulles International Airport’s security checkpoints. With… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Amman wins two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: ranked #3 Top City Hotel in Africa & the Middle East & included in the list of the Top 100 Hotels worldwide

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Amman, Jordan, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has once again cemented its position as Jordan’s most prestigious hospitality address, taking home two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote for their favourite hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and more in the annual Travel… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announces its busiest June ever with 5% increase in passengers on the previous year; further illustrates its case for expansion

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Gatwick achieves record passenger numbers in 28th consecutive month of growth 3.8 million passengers pass through the airport, +5% on previous year Long-haul routes growing fastest at the airport, +8% on the 12 months to last June  Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “The growth of our transatlantic routes, which from May will include Boston, is… Read the full press release

The Zetter Group, Chef Bruno Loubet and Airport Retail Enterprises to open Grain Store Café & Bar at Gatwick Airport this autumn 2015

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LONDON, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Zetter Group, Chef Bruno Loubet and Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) join forces to open Grain Store Café & Bar at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal. London Gatwick is to be home to the first offshoot of Chef Bruno Loubet and The Zetter Group’s award-winning Grain Store restaurant in King’s… Read the full press release

Dubai International named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has been named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Hong Kong recently. Hosted and organised annually by Asia Cargo News, the awards recognise leading service… Read the full press release

The Airport Minority Advisory Council honored global restaurateur HMSHost with the Strategic Partner Award at the 31st annual Airport Business Diversity Conference

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BETHESDA, MD, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) has honored global restaurateur HMSHost with the Strategic Partner Award as part of the Catalyst Awards at the 31st annual Airport Business Diversity Conference in Ft. Lauderdale this June. This award honors an AMAC corporation that has demonstrated diversity inclusion within its corporate… Read the full press release

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco, to host the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015 this December

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LONDON, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in El Jadida, Morocco, has been unveiled as host of the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2015. Hundreds of industry leaders will gather in the world-leading destination on December 12th, 2015, as World Travel Awards presents its coveted global titles. Tourism operators in Morocco are expected… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport to house global logistics company Agility’s New Zealand head office

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has chosen Auckland Airport as the location for its New Zealand head office. The purpose-built 4,750-sqm facility is being developed by Auckland Airport and will house Agility’s New Zealand head office and warehouse. “As a global logistics company, it is… Read the full press release

Online booking platform Ceetiz signes commercial partnership with Air France

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PARIS, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ceetiz, an international online booking platform for tourist and leisure activities (tourist attractions, guided tours, excursions, cultural and sports activities, etc.) has signed a commercial partnership with Air France. From the dedicated site airfrance-fr.ceetiz.com or via the “preparing your trip” section of the www.airfrance.com website, this partnership offers Air France customers the… Read the full press release

CDA announces that the Yellow Economy Parking Lot at Midway International Airport will close on July 13, 2015 for renovation; expected to re-open in November 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces that the Yellow Economy Parking Lot at Midway International Airport, located at the northeast corner of Cicero Avenue and West 55th Street, will close on Monday, July 13, 2015 for renovation. The lot is expected to re-open in November 2015. The… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines® to hire additional 650 Customer Service Representatives at call centers in Albuquerque, Phoenix and San Antonio

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DALLAS, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is on a mission to hire an additional 650 Customer Service Representatives at call centers in Albuquerque, N.M.; Phoenix; and San Antonio. Southwest Airlines Customer Service Representatives provide the legendary Customer Service Southwest Airlines is known for while resolving Customer concerns, providing information, and… Read the full press release

IHG® Rewards Club introduces new top membership level, Spire Elite; celebrates launch with travel photographer Steve McCurry

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Steve McCurry has captured a series of photographs for IHG® Rewards Club to celebrate the launch of its new top membership level Spire Elite, introduced to recognise and reward its most loyal members Denham, UK, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group IHG® today announces the name of IHG® Rewards Club’s new top membership level,… Read the full press release

IHG appoints comedian Rob Riggle as the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s very first Creative Director and Breakfast Excellence Honcho

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Kicks off New Role by Launching Contest to Name Hotel Brand’sSuper Smart Pancake Machine ATLANTA, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces a massive leap in the field of breakfast superiority with the hiring of actor/comedian Rob Riggle as the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s very… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg in Bonn-Königswinter to undergo complete modernisation in 2016

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BONN, Germany, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Grandhotel Petersberg in Bonn-Königswinter is a building steeped in history which has formed part of the Steigenberger Hotel Group portfolio for 25 years. It has now been scheduled for modernisation and will remain open for business whilst renovation works take place. The Federal Government, which also… Read the full press release

IHG to sell InterContinental Hong Kong to Supreme Key Limited for US$938 million

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Denham, UK, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that it has agreed to sell IHG’s ownership interest in InterContinental Hong Kong (the “Hotel”) to Supreme Key Limited, a consortium of investors advised and managed by Gaw Capital Partners (the “Buyer”), for a gross purchase price of US$938m…. Read the full press release

St Helier Polish Cultural & Food Festival, Fri 10th – Sun 12th July, in Weighbridge

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JERSEY, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Polish Festival gets our Summer of Festivals off to a tasty and colourful start. There is going to be traditional Polish food to enjoy, and the variety of live music which includes a folk band ‘Kapela Zbooynitsy z Podchala’ from Poland who will play live folk highlander’s… Read the full press release

Co-operative Travelmaker shortlisted for ‘High Street Store of The Year’ at the 2015 Travel Trade Gazette awards

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JERSEY, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Co-operative Travelmaker has been shortlisted for ‘High Street Store of The Year’ at the 2015 Travel Trade Gazette awards – the most anticipated night in the travel trade’s calendar. The shortlisting puts Travelmaker among a select group of top travel agencies in Great Britain. ‘Being on the shortlist… Read the full press release

Club Carlson launches Online Bonanza promotion; offers members the opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points® per night

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today launched the Online Bonanza promotion, offering members the exclusive opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points® per night. Now through September 27, 2015, registered Club Carlson members can earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points per… Read the full press release

The Gender Equity Council of the Parliament of Georgia honors Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel Tbilisi with special recognition for supporting women in leadership

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BRUSSELS, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gender Equity Council of the Parliament of Georgia, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), announced Gender Equality Awards 2015 for business companies, Government Agencies and local government bodies. Government officials were interested in how Rezidor pushed women in leadership, therefore we were asked to… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises opens reservations for its World Cruise 2017, an exclusive 116-day ocean voyage from San Francisco to Monte Carlo aboard Silver Whisper

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Discover ancient wonders and modern marvels Reservations open today MONACO, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is now accepting reservations for its World Cruise 2017, an exclusive 116-day ocean voyage from San Francisco to Monte Carlo aboard Silver Whisper. This extraordinary travel adventure will encompass 62 unique destinations in 25 countries, with numerous late-night… Read the full press release

The San Antonio Missions officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Remember the Alamo! 23rd Site for the U.S. and First for Texas SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The wait is finally over: The San Antonio Missions have officially been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on July 5th at the annual UNESCO World Heritage committee meeting in… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since joining the Jobs Mission coalition in 2012

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ST. LOUIS, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced it has hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since joining the ranks of the 100,000 Jobs Mission coalition in 2012. The 100,000 Jobs Mission brings together private companies that recognize the tremendous value military veterans bring to the workplace and are committed to helping former… Read the full press release

Travelport announces new content and data partnership agreement with Alitrip

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Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces a new content and data partnership agreement with Alitrip (www.alitrip.com), the online travel platform of the  Alibaba Group. With this partnership,… Read the full press release

Marriott Executive Apartments opens its sixth property in China, TEDA, Tianjin

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The 114-Unit Apartment to Mark the Brand’s Sixth Property in China Tianjin, China, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — TEDA, Tianjin – Marriott Executive Apartments recently opened its doors to both business and family travelers with 114 studio, one, two and three-bedroom, fully serviced apartments supported by around-the-clock staff. It is the sixth Marriott Executive… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes luxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden to the collection

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Introducing Gewandhaus Dresden Following Its Extensive Refurbishment  Dresden, Germany, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for celebrating individuality, has announced that luxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden has joined the collection and is the second Autograph Hotel in Germany alongside Hotel am Steinplatz, Berlin. Having reopened… Read the full press release

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa to debut in Fall 2015

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Architect Jim Olson Draws Inspiration From Local Culture To Design Brand’s Newest Resort Property. Los Cabos, Mexico, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the debut of JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015.  The 299-room luxury beachfront… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens its first flagship brand in the holy city, the Makkah Marriott Hotel

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Pilgrims to benefit from Marriott Hotels’ futuristic comforts for a more rewarding Hajj and Umrah Experience Makkah, KSA, 2015-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company’s first flagship brand in the holy city. The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top… Read the full press release

easyJet: no industrial action currently planned by our UK cabin crew

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easyJet reassures passengers on summer flight schedule LONDON, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet can reassure its passengers that there is no industrial action currently planned by its UK cabin crew and that easyJet is confident it will operate its full summer flight schedule. easyJet values the contribution our cabin crew make to the… Read the full press release

The 2nd edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon will be on Sunday 29 November 2015 in Willemstad on Curacao; new app launched for the marathon

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Sunday 29 November 2015 will see the second edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon take place in Willemstad on Curacao. The event is being organised by the Run in the Sun foundation and KLM Nederland will be the title sponsor of the event. Today the new KLM Curaçao Marathon-app will be launched and provides all… Read the full press release

South African Airways: cabin crew recruitment is scam

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JOHANNESBURG, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) would like to warn members of the public of a recruitment scam inviting interested parties to apply for enrolment to be trained as cabin crew staff with the airline. “We have taken note of a communication that is circulating on social media and distributed on… Read the full press release