IATA: Global passenger traffic results for February shows demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013

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Geneva, 2014-04-3 — /Travel PR News/ —The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013. Although this represented a slowdown compared to the January traffic increase of 8.2%, cumulative traffic growth for the first two months of 2014 was 6.9%, which compares… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to provide real time and decision-relevant information to pilots with the launch of its iPad App QLOUD

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Programme to be rolled out to all 2,500 Qatar Airways pilots by Autumn 2014 Application saves paper, reduces costs and is extremely convenient DOHA, Qatar, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has begun the rollout of QLOUD, an internally developed mobility application for iPads, which will provide real time and decision-relevant information to the… Read the full press release

Etihad Regional starts daily direct services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leipzig/Halle, Germany

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Lugano, Switzerland, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Regional today marked the start of direct daily services between Zurich, Switzerland and Leipzig/Halle, Germany. Flight F7251 touched down at Leipzig/Halle airport at 12:20pm local time and the newly branded 50-seat Saab 2000 aircraft was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute. This is Etihad Regional’s second route… Read the full press release

Emirates to open second customer contact centre in Europe with 300 seat facility in Budapest

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Emirates extends its commitment in Europe DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will open its second customer contact centre in Europe with a 300 seat facility in Budapest this year. Supporting hundreds of local jobs, the contact centre represents a multi-million dollar investment by the airline in Hungary. Europe is… Read the full press release

TAM Airlines and US Airways complete transition to oneworld

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Biggest single expansion of world’s premier alliance since its launch 15 years ago Addition of Brazil’s leading airline consolidates oneworld’s lead in Latin America Induction of US Airways, following its merger with American Airlines, makes oneworld the leading alliance in USA Double miles and points for frequent flyers to celebrate TAM and US Airways’ recruitment First TAM aircraft… Read the full press release

Deirdre Bradford promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Bradford will oversee all Spa operations including managing 45 employees, introducing exclusive Spa treatments and maintaining strong relationships with guests Los Angeles, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Deirdre Bradford has been promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. She was previously the Assistant Spa Manager, where she managed the daily operations of… Read the full press release

Kristen Thompson joins Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as new Marketing Director

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New executive team member winner of prestigious Four Seasons President’s Club Award for top sales performance three straight years, 2011-2013 Costa Rica, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Kristen Thompson recently joined the executive team at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as the new Director of Marketing. Most recently, she was Director of Sales for Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Four Seasons Resort Vail. … Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review March 2014: Hotels continue to experience consistent growth in 2014

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TravelClick Hotel Data Shows Steady Outlook Across All Channels NEW YORK, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are continuing to experience consistent growth in 2014, according to data from the March 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing slow… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines first ultra-low fare carrier to offer full flat-bed seats

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines known for pioneering low-fare air travel options throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, is pleased to be the first ultra-low fare carrier to offer full flat-bed seats. Beginning April 1, 2025, Spirit will offer travelers the option of purchasing a full flat-bed seat in a… Read the full press release

Rita D. McClenny reappointed as president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation by Governor Terry McAuliffe

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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the reappointment of Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on March 21, 2014. RICHMOND, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the reappointment of Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on March 21, 2014. As the… Read the full press release

2nd PATAcademy-HCD to take place on June 17-20, 2014 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand

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Committed to Human Capital Development (HCD), the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD is designed for rising stars in the travel industry who want to broaden their practical experience, engage with leading speakers and learn from their peers Bangkok, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — “Marketing, Branding and Social Media” will be the theme of the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD. The programme… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings’ careers and recruitment website to feature information about the company’s military heritage and ongoing military support

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Online Resource Highlights Career Opportunities, Employee Profiles ST. LOUIS, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings’ careers and recruitment website has been updated to feature information about the company’s military heritage and ongoing military support. The website includes employment opportunities for transitioning military personnel, veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve and military families. Last year alone, nearly… Read the full press release

Finavia to invest €13.5 million in the promotion of tourism in Lapland through the renovation and expansion of Ivalo Airport

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Ivalo, Finland, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia invests €13.5 million in the promotion of tourism in Lapland through the renovation and expansion of Ivalo Airport, the northernmost airport in European Union. The airport’s traffic areas will also be renovated. The investment will be implemented in 2014 and 2015. The terminal renovation and the traffic area improvement… Read the full press release

The Waldorf Hilton London to launch its Patissiere Masterclass on Saturday 24 May

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LONDON, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Renowned for its traditional afternoon tea and first class cuisine, The Waldorf Hilton, London, launches its Patissiere Masterclass on Saturday 24 May. Hosted by David Conlon, the hotel’s seasoned Pastry Chef, budding cake designers are invited to try their hand at a range of culinary skills to decorate the perfect… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Boston’s The Spa to reintroduce its ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment during April in honor of the 118th Boston Marathon

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Hong Kong, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston will reintroduce its ‘Runners’ Revive’ treatment for the month of April in honor of the 118th Boston Marathon. Created with runners in mind, the 50 minute ‘Runners’ Revive’ massage warms and soothes fatigued legs and feet. Special massage techniques work to flush lactic… Read the full press release

Mexico’s former President Vicente Fox to present keynote address at Hotel Opportunities Latin America conference on April 29 – May 1, 2014 in Miami

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Miami, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexico’s former President, Vicente Fox, will present the keynote address at the upcoming Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) conference, to be held April 29 – May 1, 2014, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami in downtown Miami, Florida, USA. Vicente Fox served as President of Mexico from 2000 to… Read the full press release

Bombardier: Latin America undisclosed customer orders One CRJ700 NextGen Aircraft in Specialized Configuration

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Montréal, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a customer from Latin America, who has requested to remain unidentified, has signed a firm purchase agreement for one CRJ700 NextGen aircraft for use in special mission applications. Based on aircraft list price, the contract including ancillary services and modification work on the aircraft is valued at… Read the full press release

ARCH establishes new training facility at Shannon Airport to deliver safety training for technicians working on tall structures

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New lease of life for iconic Boiler House building on approach route to airport Shannon, Ireland, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ARCH, a specialist technical training provider focusing on the wind energy and other ‘work at height’ sectors, is to establish a new training facility at Shannon Airport to deliver safety training for technicians working on… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group partners with GROHE over water sustainability in hospitality

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Düsseldorf, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On March 19, 2014, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and GROHE convened a one-day workshop at the GROHE’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, bringing together for the first time partners from hospitality, sanitary fittings, technical systems, architecture and building design to examine holistically how water is used in the hotel industry. Water is… Read the full press release

ALPA represented American Eagle pilots rejected concessionary contract proposed by American Airlines Group

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EULESS, TX, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) expressed their collective will and today rejected a concessionary contract proposed by American Airlines Group (AAG). With 92 percent of the eligible pilots casting their ballots, 70 percent voted against ratification of the contract. “The Eagle… Read the full press release

Calgary-based WestJet Encore to purchase five Bombardier Q400 NextGen airliners

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Conversion of five options will increase Canadian carrier’s fleet to 25 Q400 NextGen aircraft as it looks to expand service to eastern Canada Toronto, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen airliners. This transaction is a conversion of five of the 25 options… Read the full press release

Braunschweiger Verkehrs-AG’s first electric bus with Bombardier PRIMOVE technology began revenue service in Germany

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BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-mobility solution for electric buses in public service for the first time in Braunschweig, Germany World’s first inductive fast charging system with 200 kW in passenger operation Automatic wireless charging for trams, buses, trucks and cars opens up new possibilities for environmentally friendly, quiet and convenient transportation Berlin, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator… Read the full press release

Adria Airways of Ljubljana, Slovenia purchases two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets from Bombardier

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Montréal, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Adria Airways of Ljubljana, Slovenia has signed a firm purchase agreement for two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. A Star Alliance member with over fifty years of experience in scheduled and charter services, Adria Airways has been a Bombardier customer since March 1997. It currently operates four CRJ200, two CRJ900 and two CRJ900… Read the full press release

Kai Laitinen appointed Finavia Corporation CFO

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Vantaa, Finland, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kai Laitinen, M.Sc.econ, is the new CFO of Finavia Corporation, and a management team member. He will start in the post on 1 August. Kirsti Lehtovaara-Kolu, Finavia’s CFO since 2008, decided to resign from Finavia as of 1 April. As of 1 April, group controller Sari Kankkunen will be… Read the full press release

Cathy St. Denis appointed Air Line Pilots Association Director of Communications

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WASHINGTON, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest pilots union in the world, announced that Cathy St. Denis will be joining the association as Director of Communications on April 21, 2014. St. Denis will lead ALPA’s media relations, internal communications, and pilot group support teams in their… Read the full press release

Brand USA opens its Brazil office

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Washington, DC, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, officially opened its Brazil office. The office launch event held today in São Paulo was attended by U.S. Ambassador Liliana Ayalde Brand USA’s Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships Alfredo Gonzalez, and Brand USA’s in-market representatives. Press and travel… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey sold remaining 50% interest in World Trade Center retail project to The Westfield Group for $800 million

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New York, NY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority today announced the closing of the sale of the agency’s remaining 50 percent interest in the World Trade Center retail project to The Westfield Group (ASX:WDC). The transaction reflects the Port Authority’s continuing efforts to return to its core transportation mission and to divest… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport gears up for exceptionally busy Easter holiday rush

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Tips for a carefree holiday Brussels Airport expects an exceptionally busy Easter holiday rush.  The first weekend of the Easter holidays promises to be busy and the same goes for the working days preceding it. The airport authority has listed a few tips for a carefree start of your plane trip. These are the expected… Read the full press release

General Electric’s GEnx-1B engine to power Air France-KLM Boeing 787 fleet

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Amstelveen, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM has finalized an agreement with General Electric and has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power its fleet of Boeing 787-9*. The first aircraft will be delivered to KLM in October 2015 and to Air France in January 2017. The joint selection of engine for Air France and KLM’s… Read the full press release

Eastern Iowa Airport declared December 2013, January and February 2014 record setting months

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Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — They have done it again, and again, and again! For the second time in a year, The Eastern Iowa Airport reached record passenger travel for three straight months. December 2013, January 2014, and February 2014 were record setting months. A total of 89,869 passengers traveled through the… Read the full press release