GBTA and German business travel buyer association VDR announce speaker line up for the breakout sessions at the GBTA Conference 12-14 November in Berlin

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London, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and German business travel buyer association VDR – today announced an impressive speaker line up for the breakout sessions at the GBTA Conference 12-14 November in Berlin, which this year incorporates VDR’s autumn… Read the full press release

GBTA: U.S.-generated business travel spending expected to increase 6.8% to $292.3 billion in 2014

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GBTA Forecast Anticipates Nearly 7% Year-Over-Year Rise in Spending, Indicating Confidence in U.S. Economic Recovery Alexandria, VA, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A leading travel industry forecast finds U.S.-originated business travel grew nearly 3% year-over-year, with company spending for business travelers increasing 7.6% to $71.2 billion during 2014 Q1 / the first quarter of 2014. This indicates… Read the full press release

GBTA featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014: Twitter co-founder and co-inventor Biz Stone

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced Biz Stone, co-founder and co-inventor of Twitter, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles. “We are pleased to welcome Biz Stone as a featured speaker for this… Read the full press release

Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air launches Junior Chef Cooking Classes

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Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air announces the launch of Junior Chef Cooking Classes, just in time for summer break.  Executive chef Hugo Bolanos and his expert team will instruct children ages 4 and up in the kitchens of Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air in the basics of culinary arts at… Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Join London Zoo’s celebrations for a very special bear

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A weekend of family events has been arranged to celebrate association with former Zoo resident Winnie The Pooh LONDON, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — One of London’s most popular attractions, London Zoo, will be celebrating the story of one of the world’s favourite characters this summer. The Little Creatures family festival will take place… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways to hold 10 cabin crew recruitment days in July 2014

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UAE, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is holding 10 cabin crew recruitment days this month (July 2014). Held in different cities across the world, the recruitment days will give individuals with hospitality experience the opportunity to take their career sky high, by… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and Google partner to make flight search more convenient

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced a partnership with Google to make it more convenient for travellers to view the airline’s flight schedules and fares on the search engine’s flight search tool. Using Flight Search, travellers in the US, Canada, the… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways becomes Melbourne City Football Club’s new principal partner

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Five-year sponsorship agreement announced with Hyundai A-League club Etihad Airways branding to feature on the front of home and away team kit Joint initiatives to include children’s football schools and fan competitions Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Melbourne City Football Club has announced Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab… Read the full press release

Etihad Cargo honored with ‘Air Cargo Industry Customer Care Award’ at the 2014 Air Cargo Week (ACW) World Air Cargo Awards

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Cargo, the freight division of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, has been awarded the ‘Air Cargo Industry Customer Care Award’ at the 2014 Air Cargo Week (ACW) World Air Cargo Awards. The award, voted by Etihad Cargo customers, was presented recently to David Kerr, Etihad Airways… Read the full press release

Embraer to present at the 49th Farnborough International Airshow at Farnborough Airport UK from July 14 to 20

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer will participate in the 49th Farnborough International Airshow (FIA – www.farnborough.com), from July 14 to 20, at Farnborough Airport (FAB), UK, promoting its entire range of products for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Jets and Defense & Security markets. At the event, Embraer will unveil… Read the full press release

LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Belle Mare, Mauritius is delighted to announce that it has been named on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list for 2014, an annual ranking of the best reviewed hotels as determined by one of the world’s largest full-service online travel site. Pulling from nearly two million annual verified… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport presented over 300 airport staff with certificates and trophies in recognition of their efforts in customer service

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HONG KONG, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Committed to creating a pleasant airport experience for every passenger at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the 65,000-strong airport staff take pride in providing excellent service with extra care and patience. At today’s annual award ceremony for the HKIA Customer Service Excellence Programme (CSEP), over 300 airport staff… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announced its 2014 Airline of the Year Award and 2014 Aeronautical Service Provider Award winners

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced the winners of its 2014 Airline of the Year Award and 2014 Aeronautical Service Provider Award. Judy Nicholl, general manager aeronautical operations, says the annual awards recognise excellence by the service providers and airlines at Auckland Airport. “The Aeronautical Service Provider Award recognises the… Read the full press release

Finnish airport operator Finavia launched major service improvement at Helsinki Airport

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Helsinki, Finland, 2014-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Finnish airport operator Finavia has launched a major service improvement at Helsinki Airport. The current development programme involves the most extensive changes carried out at the airport during any single period of its history. Helsinki Airport now introduces international top brands and adds new variety to its restaurant… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands in Timisoara; adds 4 new routes and second Airbus A320 aircraft

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4 NEW ROUTES AND 1 NEW AIRCRAFT TIMISOARA, Romania, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* today announced further expansion in Timisoara. The airline will deploy a second Airbus A320 aircraft from 1 November 2014 adding 4 new services: from 1 November twice weekly flights will operate… Read the full press release

Iberia to name new Airbus A-330-300 for the newly proclaimed king of Spain, Felipe VI

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia is to name a new Airbus A-330-300 for the newly proclaimed king of Spain, Felipe VI, to indicate, according to Iberia’s executive chairman Luis Gallego, “our commitment to our country, to the Royal Household, and our institutions.” Last November, Iberia named an Airbus A330-300, the first to bear the Spanish airline’s new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to deploy fourth aircraft and launch 3 new services at its Cluj-Napoca base

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3 NEW ROUTES AND EXTRA FLIGHTS ON POPULAR ROUTES Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,* today announced further expansion at its Cluj-Napoca base. The airline will deploy a fourth aircraft and launch 3 new services: from 20 December twice weekly flights will operate from… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Authority Chairman Rose Hynes nominated for the Hi Magazine Clare Business Woman 2014 award

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — We are delighted to announce that SAA Chairman, Rose Hynes, has been nominated for the Hi Magazine, Clare Business Woman 2014 award. Rose Hynes, who  was appointed Chairman in January 2013, stemmed a five year decline in passenger numbers in the Airport’s first year as an independent entity. Ms… Read the full press release

Emirates to serve Mauritius with double daily A380 service from 1st December this year

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Aircraft operating second flight on the route to be upgraded DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will serve Mauritius with a double daily A380 service from 1st December this year. This second A380, which will operate as flight EK 703/704, replaces the existing Boeing 777 operation… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo earns two prestigious awards: ‘Cargo Airline of the Year 2014’ and “Best Air Cargo Carrier Middle East”

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SHANGHAI, CHINA, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, continues to strengthen its position as one the world’s leading and most admired air cargo carriers, after it added a further two prestigious accolades to its list of industry awards recently. At Air Cargo Week’s World Air Cargo Awards 2014, held… Read the full press release

ExecuStay and Regus partner to provide personalized living and working environments for extended stay travelers

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Personalized Package Offers a More Rewarding Corporate Housing Experience LOS ANGELES,  2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, ExecuStay and Regus are announcing a partnership designed to provide personalized living and working environments for extended stay travelers. ExecuStay, the leading provider of corporate housing in the United States, and Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces,… Read the full press release

VisitEngland cycling themed TV ad to inspire Britons to take cycling holiday in England

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LONDON, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — A VisitEngland cycling themed national marketing campaign, aimed to inspire Britons to take a cycling holiday in England this year, will be featured in a Television advertisement which will air on Channel 5 on 11 July.  It will highlight the wide range of cycling related tourism products and experiences… Read the full press release

Metrolink begins new 91 Line weekend service

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — This Saturday, Inland Empire travelers will now have additional options to reach destinations in Orange and Los Angeles counties, with Metrolink beginning new 91 Line weekend service. Four new trains will now run between Downtown Riverside and Los Angeles on both Saturdays and Sundays, with interim stops at the… Read the full press release

Marco Polo appoints Ms. Jennifer Cronin as VP Sales & Marketing

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Marco Polo is pleased to appoint Ms. Jennifer Cronin as Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Marco Polo Hotels. HONG KONG, 2014-7-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Jennifer is currently in the final stage of finishing her PHD in Crisis Management Leadership with Bond University in Australia.  Prior to that, she held the position as Vice… Read the full press release

Bath Abbey marks 100 years since the start of the First World War with special candlelit vigil on 4 August

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BATH, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Bath Abbey for a special candlelit vigil from 10pm to 11pm on Monday 4 August to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War. The Abbey will be lit with hundreds of candles which will be extinguished one by… Read the full press release

This Year’s Jane Austen Festival in Bath will attempt to break the World Record for “The Largest Gathering of people dressed in Regency Costumes”

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Sign up to World Record Attempt at this Year’s Jane Austen Festival BATH, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Come and join the 14th Jane Austen Festival in Bath! Ten full and hectic days of Jane Austen and Regency events in the centre of Bath. This Year’s Jane Austen Festival will run from 12th to 21st September 2014. Join us… Read the full press release

Bath Tourism Plus welcomed passengers from the inaugural SAS flight from Stockholm as it landed in at Bristol Airport

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BATH,  2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning, Bath Tourism Plus welcomed passengers from the inaugural SAS flight from Stockholm as it landed in at Bristol Airport. Bath Tourism Plus was joined by the Mayor of Bath, Cllr Cherry Beath and No.1 Royal Crescent’s very own Georgian Housekeeper Glenys Hale along with colleagues from both… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises launches its extraordinary 115-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice, World Cruise 2016

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From Machu Picchu and the mysterious moai of Easter Island to the biblical treasures of the Holy Land, an array of wonders awaits Monte Carlo, Monaco, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises opened the books today on its World Cruise 2016, an extraordinary 115-day sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Venice, departing 5 January 2016…. Read the full press release

Norwegian celebrates its first ever flights between London Gatwick and the U.S.

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — This week Norwegian celebrates its first ever flights between London Gatwick and the U.S. On Wednesday afternoon, the first flight between London Gatwick and Los Angeles took off, while Norwegian’s first flight between London and New York took off this evening. Friday afternoon, the airline celebrates its inaugural flight… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company starts its annual Ramadan tent with light iftar snacks for passengers during the holy month of Ramadan

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has placed its annual Ramadan tent in the terminal building at Bahrain International Airport (BIA), providing passengers with light iftar snacks during the holy month of Ramadan. Traditional Ramadan food and beverages are being offered everyday for free, allowing the fasting passengers to have their… Read the full press release