Houston Airport System: Mexico’s ultra-low fares airline VivaAerobus launches services between Houston and Guadalajara and Cancun

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HOUSTON, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — VivaAerobus, Mexico’s ultra-low fares airline, announces round-trip services between Houston and Guadalajara and Houston and Cancun beginning Nov. 20, 2014 and Dec. 3, 2014, respectively. The new non-stop service to and from Houston and Guadalajara will begin with four flights per week — Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The flight… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches latest edition of its inflight duty free magazine Extravaganza

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Inflight duty free magazine ‘Extravaganza’ features new range of products available for sale onboard Qatar Airways’ flights DOHA, Qatar, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has launched the latest edition of Extravaganza, its inflight magazine featuring a new range of exciting duty free products. From cosmetics and fragrances to watches, jewellery, gifts, electronic products,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines opens new seasonal service between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California

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Mammoth Lakes, California, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Test your luck at the slots and then head to the slopes with new seasonal service operated by Alaska Airlines between Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, California. Alaska’s nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Mammoth Lakes will operate on Mondays and Thursdays between Jan. 15 and April… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo honored with the Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine

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Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 18th Straight Year DALLAS, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is celebrating winning the Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine, for 18 consecutive years. The award is the most extensive in the logistics industry, which evaluates transportation service providers based on… Read the full press release

Jean Séguin appointed as President of Bombardier Aerostructures & Engineering Services

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Montréal, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Bombardier Inc. announced the appointment of Jean Séguin as President, Bombardier Aerostructures & Engineering Services. In his new functions, Mr. Séguin will oversee the activities of this new business segment specializing in the design and development of complex composite and metallic aerostructures. He will report directly to Pierre Beaudoin,… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada inaugurates newly renovated Park car featuring accessible cabin designed for people with disabilities

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Montréal, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) is proud to announce that the Canadian leaving Vancouver tonight will include, for the very first time, a newly renovated Park car featuring an accessible cabin designed for people with disabilities. This new cabin is a testament to VIA Rail’s continued commitment to improving the accessibility of its… Read the full press release

VIA Rail officially opens overhead walkway at Cobourg station on August 21, 2014

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Montréal, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — August 21st, VIA Rail invites media representatives to the official opening of the overhead walkway at Cobourg station. Paul G. Smith, VIA Rail’s Chairman of the Board will be attending along with Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, VIA Rail’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Gil Brocanier, Mayor of Cobourg, and Mr…. Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants acquires landmark building on South LaSalle Street for planned conversion into its fifth property in Chicago

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Adaptive reuse project will expand San Francisco-based company’s Windy City footprint to five hotels SAN FRANCISCO, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A pioneer in the hospitality industry for converting historic buildings into hotels, Kimpton plans to renovate and refurbish the landmark property on South LaSalle Street in the city’s central business district. Slated for a Q1… Read the full press release

Qantas named most punctual according to Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has recorded the best on time performance in departures and arrivals for every month for the financial year 2013/14, ahead of any other major domestic airline. According to data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), it is the fifth consecutive year the airline has… Read the full press release

TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014

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St. Pete Beach, FL, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — TradeWinds Beach Resort: Guy Harvey Outpost hosts Lionfish Safari Tournament, September 6-7, 2014 When: September 6 – All Day– Lionfish Spearfishing Tournament September 7 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tournament Weigh-In & Family Fun Day What: Guy Harvey Outpost, along with Reef Monitoring, Inc…. Read the full press release

The Hotel Hershey hosts annual Wine & Food Festival on September 12 to 14

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Wine and Dine September 12 to 14  Hershey, Pa., 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating its fifth year, The Hotel Hershey Wine & Food Festival will be held across the grounds of the Hotel from September 12 to 14. Throughout the weekend, guests will experience unique events and treatments for all tastes, including a new beer tasting and home… Read the full press release

SriLankan Engineering completes Landing gear replacement of yet another SriLankan A330 Aircraft

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Another complete landing gear replacement performed by SriLankan Engineering Colombo, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Engineering, a pioneer MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) service provider for regional carriers, has just completed the replacement of all three Landing gear assemblies of a yet another A330 Aircraft of the national carrier.  This marks the eighth occasion the… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines to deploy the world’s largest aircraft the Airbus A380 to and from Auckland in New Zealand from 27 October 2014

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SINGAPORE, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines customers travelling to and from Auckland in New Zealand will be able to enjoy the luxury and comfort of the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, from 27 October 2014[1]. The 471-seat A380 will be deployed daily[2] on flight SQ285, departing Singapore at 2050hrs and arriving in Auckland at… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines welcomes the second of four new Dash 8-400 aircraft to its fleet

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• Second of four new turboprop aircraft lands in Innsbruck today • Expansion of the Austrian fleet based on a wet lease agreement with SWISS Vienna, Austria, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines welcomes the second of a total of four new Dash 8-400 aircraft to its fleet. The turboprop with the registration OE-LGP… Read the full press release

Honda Aircraft President and CEO Dr. Michimasa Fujino will be honored with the SAE International Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award

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WARRENDALE, Pa., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dr. Michimasa Fujino, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, will be honored with the SAE International Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award. Fujino will receive the award during the SAE 2015 AeroTech Congress & Exposition, which will be held Sept. 22-24, 2015, in Seattle,… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Effect initiative study: Fear of being replaced and work piling up coupled with lack of employer support keeps Americans from taking time off

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“Work Martyr Complex” Emerges at Expense of Americans’ Health and Well-Being WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fear of being replaced and work piling up coupled with a lack of employer support and communication is keeping Americans from using the time off they have earned, according to the new study, “Overwhelmed America: Why Don’t We Use… Read the full press release

Dubai based air services provider dnata honoured with Travelport’s “Top Producing Agency” award

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Dubai, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a travel commerce marketplace providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, has honoured dnata, a leading air services provider based in Dubai, with its “Top Producing Agency” award for achieving the highest number of hotel bookings via Travelport’s travel commerce… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings announced it hired more than 250 new employees in Nashville in 2013

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Growth Strategy Part of Car Rental Company’s Local $21 Million Economic Impact NASHVILLE, TENN., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands – has hired more than 250 new employees in Nashville during the last year. The company also plans to add even more jobs, many… Read the full press release

Marriott International supports three of its diversity partners: National Council of La Raza, National Urban League Young Professionals and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion through its support of three of its diversity partners – National Council of La Raza, National Urban League Young Professionals, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is a national program… Read the full press release

Marriott International expands its popular #LoveTravels campaign with inspiring personal journeys by notable travelers

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The Latest Iteration of the Campaign Features Inspiring Stories from Notable Travelers. Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International is expanding its popular #LoveTravels campaign to an exciting original content series that chronicles inspiring personal journeys by notable travelers. The next installment features soccer legend Tim Howard and cultural icon and entrepreneur Angela Simmons, each… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. plans to open second hotel in Belarus under franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG

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Brand new Marriott Minsk Hotel set to open in 2015 London, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is expanding in Belarus with plans to open a second hotel in the country.  The 220-room Marriott Minsk Hotel is expected to open in early 2015 and will operate under a franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and InterContinental Hotels Group to cooperate over Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program

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MOSCOW, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and major international hotel company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the start of their cooperation focused on the Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program. From now on, program participants will be able to accrue bonus miles when they stay in IHG hotels around the world. InterContinental Hotels Group has a broad portfolio of nine hotel brands, including… Read the full press release

Leading Hotels of the World: Leading Hotels in Mexico Offer Excellent Fall Value

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New York, United States, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Set on a 500-yard stretch of private beach, Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita, an ultra-luxury boutique resort, comprises 90 graciously appointed one- and two-bedroom suites, all with private terraces and ocean views. Among the highlights of the resort are La Canoa, an award-winning restaurant; a world-class spa, which… Read the full press release

PATA Education and Training Committee to organise PATA Youth Symposium in Phnom Penh on September 17

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BANGKOK, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Education and Training Committee will organise a PATA Youth Symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 17, at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center (CKCC) of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP). Under the theme “What Do You Want to Share with the World? Tourism and Cultural… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: Tourism Ireland figures show major increase in the number of visitors to Ireland in first six months of the year

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Growth at airport over same period even surpasses national trend, with 15% passenger increase emphasising Wild Atlantic Way potential CEO welcomes Minister Donohoe’s commitment to push for further support for tourism sector Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has today stated that figures released by Tourism Ireland showing a major increase in the… Read the full press release

The Eastern Iowa Airport reports more passenger traffic than ever before

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Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thank you eastern Iowa! Since December 2013, The Eastern Iowa Airport has broken its all-time record passenger numbers month after month. July 2014 numbers came in and for the 8th straight month there has been more passenger traffic than ever before. 2014Passenger Record PreviousRecord year Previouspassenger record July 2014… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® to award six students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

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Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Fund Assists Six Children of Company Associates LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award six dedicated and exemplary students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program,… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo starts daily non-stop flights to Chicago

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has boosted its capacity to America’s third largest city, Chicago, with the start of daily non-stop flights. The Dubai-Chicago non-stop service, launched last week and operated by a Boeing 777-200LR, offers nearly 120 tons of belly-hold cargo capacity a week each… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh Castle reports its busiest July on record with 223,107 visitors

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This year Edinburgh Castle enjoyed its busiest July on record, with 223,107 visitors heading to the site over the course of the month, up five per cent year-on-year. Operated by Historic Scotland, the castle is Scotland’s number one paid-for visitor attraction, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors in 2013. Historic… Read the full press release