Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches promotional campaign targeting North Americans traveling to Europe

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Company Has Experienced Double-Digit Growth in European Rentals by Americans Traveling Abroad ST. LOUIS, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car is launching a promotional campaign to encourage North Americans to rent from Enterprise when they travel to Europe. Enterprise has already seen double- digit growth of European rentals over the past year alone, and… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announce its selection of great Spring hotel deals in Lyon, Nice, and Cannes

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Singapore, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering a selection of great Spring hotels in three of the nicest and most picturesque destinations in France – Lyon, Nice, and Cannes. As March becomes April, most of the population of France is… Read the full press release

Travelport Merchandising Platform marks its 1st year anniversary

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Dublin, Ireland, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Since launching its ground-breaking Travelport Merchandising Platform exactly one year ago to the day at the CAPA Airline Summit in Dublin, Travelport has today outlined the significant progress it has made since launch. The Travelport Merchandising Platform was developed to allow airlines to distribute and differentiate all of their… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Paris offers guests a chance to help plant a tree in Paris Region agroforestry farm

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Hong Kong, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its mission to do ‘More for a Sustainable Future’ and helped by the ‘Pur Projet’ organization, Mandarin Oriental, Paris is now offering guests the chance to help plant an agroforestry farm in the Paris Region. Guests who book their stay via Mandarin Oriental’s website, can subscribe to the… Read the full press release

Kigali Serena Hotel awarded “Best in Environmental Protection Award” by the Rwanda government

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Kigali, Rwanda, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Kigali Serena Hotel has been recognized by the Rwanda government for its efforts towards environment conservation. The hotel was awarded “Best in Environmental Protection Award”, competing against 14 entrants in various categories that included social community support, environmental protection and conservation, poverty alleviation, workforce and welfare development. The… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group first to open two hotels under one roof in the Nordics: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Oslo Alna and the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Alna

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Oslo, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest hotel groups worldwide, is the first to open a dual branded hotel in the Nordics: The Radisson Blu Hotel, Oslo Alna and the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Alna. The district of Alna represents one of the… Read the full press release

Stagecoach upgraded its energy management system to cut energy consumption at its bus depots in UK

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• System helps save 55,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the past 10 years • £2.2m investment saves more than £7.8m in energy bills Perth, Scotland, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach has cut energy consumption at its bus depots in the UK following the introduction of an upgraded energy management system. The Perth-based transport group… Read the full press release

Knowsley Engineering Apprentices first to participate in new Apprenticeship programme run by Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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LIVERPOOL, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Two young Engineering Apprentices from Knowsley are the first to participate in a new Apprenticeship programme being run by Liverpool John Lennon Airport, having been selected from a number of applicants keen to seek a career at the Airport. Laurence Corris aged 19 and Jordan Metcalf aged 16, applied… Read the full press release

Azamara Club Cruises and Compass Speakers team up to enhance onboard experience with enrichment programs

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Destination-Immersive Voyages Complemented with Compelling Food for Thought MIAMI, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Azamara Club Cruises, the cruise line known for providing guests with destination-immersive experiences throughout the world, is enhancing its onboard experience through a new partnership with Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. The collaboration marries Azamara’s range of culture-rich voyages with a… Read the full press release

Bombardier Aerospace to showcase three aircraft at Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition show at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport on April 15-17, 2014

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Montréal, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it will showcase three of its class-defining business aircraft at this year’s Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) show at Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport in China from April 15-17, 2014. Bombardier’s Challenger 300, Challenger 605 and Global 6000 aircraft will be on display. “ABACE is… Read the full press release

Brand USA and MacGillivray Freeman Films team up to produce film that celebrates the USA as top travel destination

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Film for IMAX® Theatres to celebrate National Parks’ Centennial Anniversary Chicago, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, in partnership with MacGillivray Freeman Films, is producing a film for IMAX and other giant screen theatres that celebrates the USA as a top travel destination. With a planned release in mid-2015 to… Read the full press release

The National Geographic Travel and Brand USA developed digital campaign to showcase iconic road trips across America to international travelers

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Chicago, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Geographic Travel group and Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, announced a digital campaign developed to showcase iconic road trips across America to the international travelers. Through the campaign, Andrew Evans, National Geographic Travel’s Digital Nomad, will be embarking on five awe-inspiring road trips that showcase the… Read the full press release

The Iberia Group to offer five new destinations: Santo Domingo, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Athens and Stockholm

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Iberia has decided to operate the routes that are profitable in the long term, after reviewing the current situation of the airline and the market. This has been made possible thanks to agreements reached by Iberia with all its trade unions, which have allowed it to establish the necessary foundations to reduce its cost base… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport won ‘Highly Commended’ award for Airports under 4m passengers at the Routes Europe Airport Marketing Awards

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport’s route promotion endeavours have won international recognition again as it claimed the ‘Highly Commended’ award for Airports under 4m passengers at the Routes Europe Airport Marketing Awards in Marseille. The only Irish airport shortlisted for what are the most prestigious awards in the aviation industry in Europe,… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport: 1,000 plus seats made available for the Munster match on Shannon-Marseille route

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is today delighted to confirm that over 1,000 seats have been made available on chartered flights to carry fans to and from Marseille for the eagerly awaited April 27th Heineken Cup semi-final clash with Toulon in the Stade Velodrome. Charter services put on include the team flight… Read the full press release

Emirates invested Euro 2.53 million in its Dedicated Lounge at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport

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ROME, ITALY,  2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the global connector of people and places, celebrated the opening of its 35th dedicated lounge at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome. The Emirates Lounge at Leonardo Da Vinci Airport represents a Euro 2.53 million investment on the part of the airline, with the aim to provide a seamless,… Read the full press release

The Emirates Group to meet thousands of Emirati job seekers at Dubai’s leading recruitment exhibition Careers UAE 2014

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group is gearing up to meet thousands of Emirati job seekers at Careers UAE 2014, Dubai’s leading recruitment exhibition. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, the three-day fair will… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Rare medieval William Wallace and Robert the Bruce letters exhibited together for the first time

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Rare medieval letters relating to William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are to be exhibited together for the first time. The exhibition entitled ‘Wallace, Bruce and Scotland’s Contested Crown’ will open at Stirling Castle next month and brings together two unique manuscripts which provide a fascinating insight into the… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: ‘Dürer’s Fame’ exhibition showcasing Albrecht Dürer’s work opened at Duff House on 3rd April

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — An exhibition charting the work and influence of one of the world’s most celebrated artists has gone on display in the North East of Scotland for the first time. ‘Dürer’s Fame’ which opens at Duff House today (Thursday, 3rd April), showcases the work of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Dürer is… Read the full press release

Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. opens Airbnb’s new Dublin office

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Dublin, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today marked the official opening of its new Dublin office with Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. announcing the creation of an additional 100 new roles. Airbnb plans to double the size of its EMEA operation in Ireland to 200 employees by year end, with… Read the full press release

The seventh annual Airports Going Green Conference will be held at Westin River North in downtown Chicago on November 3-5, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark your calendars for the seventh annual Airports Going Green Conference on November 3-5, 2014.  The conference will be held at the Westin River North in downtown Chicago.  The sustainability achievements at O’Hare International Airport will be showcased in an airfield tour held on November 5th, the final day of the conference. Airports… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to host free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, April 18, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you interested in operating a restaurant or shop at O’Hare or Midway International Airports, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s your chance to get informed! O’Hare Concourse C The Chicago Department of Aviation​ (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop… Read the full press release

Bus operator First in Scotland shortlisted for ten prizes at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operator, First in Scotland, today confirmed that it has been shortlisted for ten prizes at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards – a record for the company. First Aberdeen has been shortlisted for five awards including ‘Public Transport Operator of the Year’.  First Glasgow has three nominations, First Scotland… Read the full press release

Jillian Harris the first local ambassador to “take over” Tourism Vancouver’s official Instagram feed Inside_Vancouver

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Vancouver, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Picture-perfect selfies meet stunning scenic shots: Jillian Harris, co-host of HGTV’s Love it or List it Vancouver, is the first in a series of local ambassadors who will “take over” Tourism  Vancouver’s official Instagram feed, Inside_Vancouver. A trained interior designer with irresistible charisma and style, Jillian quickly captured hearts on ABC’s The… Read the full press release

VIA Rail’s Corridor routes now with upgraded business class service

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New Ergonomic Seating, New meals, Personalized Service and Greener Trips Montréal, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Business class travelerson VIA Rail’s Corridor routes can now experience many of the upgrades recently made to its Business class service – refurbished lounges, a more spacious environment on-board, a greener and more comfortable trip, new meals and more… Read the full press release

Air Partner and RM Auctions to host exclusive VIP preview of the iconic 1974 Formula 1 winning Hesketh 308

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London, UK, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner –  leading provider of aviation charter services around the world, has teamed up with RM Auctions during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend to host an exclusive VIP preview of the iconic 1974 Formula 1 winning Hesketh 308 before it goes under the hammer on 10th… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Air Algérie now offers two flights per week from Vienna to the Algerian capital

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Vienna, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — 2 April 2014 marked the start of direct flights to Algiers from Vienna Airport: Air Algérie now offers two flights per week from Vienna to the Algerian capital. This new connection was inaugurated yesterday by His Excellency Mohamed Benhocine, the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic of Algeria, Mohamed Salah… Read the full press release

Aeroflot adds Sukhoi Superjet 100 to its fleet named after Soviet pilot Dmitry Barilov

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Moscow, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its seventh full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100). The plane has been named in honour of Dmitry Barilov, a Soviet pilot and the founder of the Barilov dynasty, well-known in Aeroflot. The aircraft was delivered to Aeroflot directly from the manufacturer. The new SSJ-100 (registration… Read the full press release

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced schedule for Chicago Bike Week on June 13-20 as part of Bike Chicago 2014

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Includes bike tour, a movie in Millennium Park and the Bike to Work Rally at Daley Plaza on June 20 Chicago, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is pleased to announce the schedule for Chicago Bike Week taking place June 13-20 as part of Bike Chicago 2014, presented by… Read the full press release

Maldives named the Best Honeymoon Destination by Reader’s Choice of the Travel + Leisure India & South Asia Magazine’s India’s Best Awards 2013

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Maldives, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives wins the award for the Best Honeymoon Destination (World) by Reader’s Choice of the Travel + Leisure India & South Asia Magazine’s India’s Best Awards 2013. The award was received by the Maldives High Commissioner to India, Mr. Abdulla Naseer at a ceremony held on 31st March 2014, at… Read the full press release