Cathay Pacific Airways announced passengers carried and passenger capacity increase in its combined traffic figures for October 2013

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Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for October 2013 that show an increase in both passengers carried and passenger capacity, alongside a small year-on-year drop in cargo and mail tonnage. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total of 2,533,066 passengers in October – an increase… Read the full press release

Laos Prime Minister receives UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General

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Madrid, Spain, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Prime Minister of Laos, Thongsing Thammavong, acknowledged tourism as central to the agenda of the government of Laos when accepting the UNWTO/WTTC Open Letter on Travel and Tourism from UNWTO Secretary-General, in support of mainstreaming the sector in the national and international agendas. Prime Minister Thammavong said, “Tourism development is… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced it ordered 199 aircraft and 294 engines for US$ 67 billion, its largest ever fleet order

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Orders 117 Airbus and 82 Boeing aircraft Confirms 127 GE Aviation, 115 Rolls-Royce and 52 CFM engines Total list price of combined orders tops US$ 67 billion Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced its largest ever fleet order, for 199 aircraft and 294 engines,… Read the full press release

Emirates Flight Academy to address the 40,000 pilots shortage across the Middle East

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40,000 pilots needed in the region over next 20 years Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates Flight Academy will help address the need for 40,000 pilots in the Middle East over the next two decades in support of a fast growing aviation sector. Representatives of the academy have been explaining the latest developments at Dubai Air… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific’s Business Class named “Best Airline Business Class” at 2013 Business Traveller China Awards

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Hong Kong, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways’ efforts to provide world-beating inflight products coupled with superior service were acknowledged when the airline took the “Best Airline Business Class” honour at the 2013 Business Traveller China Awards. The awards ceremony took place in Beijing on Friday, 15 November. The honour comes on top of a number… Read the full press release

airberlin announced its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special, 19 – 21 November 2013

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Berlin, Germany, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is once again offering its popular “Flying home for Christmas” special from 19th to 21st November 2013. This offer is particularly aimed at flight guests whose families live in another city yet who wish to spend the Christmas holiday surrounded by loved ones. Germany’s second largest airline is flying its flight guests… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague and luxury brands Bvlgari, Brioni, Laurent-Perrier, and Tatiana Kovaříková hosted charity dinner for Pink Bubble Foundation

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Prague, Czech Republic, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague hosted the charity dinner BUBLINKY for Pink Bubble Foundation on October 23, 2013 at its restaurant CottoCrudo. A number of well-known brands – Italian jewelry designer Bvlgari, Brioni fashion house, Laurent-Perrier luxury Champagne, and Czech fashion designer Tatiana Kovaříková supported this special event. The joint efforts of all of the partners raised CZK 172,000 to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa to offer authentic, customized Chinese cuisine on request

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Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chinese guests seeking a taste of home are in some of the best hands in the Maldives at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, thanks to Singaporean Executive Chef Simon Song. Since joining the Resort in 2012, Chef Song has elevated Kuda Huraa’s Asian culinary offerings to… Read the full press release

United Airlines starts new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — United Airlines​ has announced it will inaugurate new daily nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Atlantic City International Airport to begin on April 1, 2014. “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I want to thank United Airlines for adding new service to Atlantic City from O’Hare International Airport,” said Rosemarie S. Andolino,… Read the full press release

Kings Island named Nathan Gushulak its first executive chef

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KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, United States, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kings Island has named Nathan Gushulak as its first executive chef. Gushulak is no stranger to Kings Island, having worked seasonally at the 364-acre amusement and waterpark for the past seven years. He was responsible this past season for overseeing the opening and operation of the Reds Hall of… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association settled dispute over outsourcing program implemented in September 2011

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Manila, Philippines, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) and the Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association (PALEA) are happy to announce that they have finally settled a dispute over an outsourcing program implemented in September 2011. Upon the signing of the Agreement, PAL will start the processing of applications for re-employment of covered PALEA members. Following a… Read the full press release

Arik Air honored with two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest commercial airline was a proud winner of two awards at the 10th Security Watch Africa Awards held at Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, November 8, 2013. First, Arik Air bagged the Best Security and Safety Conscious Airline… Read the full press release

Emirates expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates recently expanded its presence at Dubai International airport with the opening of two new retail stores in Concourse A. Featuring more than 200 items of Emirates merchandise, the stores are the airline’s eighth and ninth locations. Designed in the shape of an aircraft and incorporating elements of Emirates’ iconic A380,… Read the full press release

UAE national airline Etihad Airways announced double daily schedule for Abu Dhabi-Munich services from 1 February 2014

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Munich services from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from 1 February 2014. Munich was Etihad Airways’ first destination in Germany, and a daily flight linking the Bavarian capital with Etihad Airways’ Abu… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo now offers weekly capacity of 10,900 tonnes in and out of the Indian subcontinent

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Dubai, U.A.E., 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its operations in the Indian subcontinent following the recent launch of Emirates services to Sialkot, the airline’s fifth route in Pakistan. Supporting the thriving trade between the Indian subcontinent and the rest of the world, Emirates SkyCargo now offers a weekly capacity into and… Read the full press release

Vincent Hoogewijs appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok

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Hospitality veteran to have regional responsibilities for Four Seasons Hotels Thailand Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok announces the appointment of Vincent Hoogewijs as Regional Vice President and General Manager, with regional responsibilities for the additional three Four Seasons properties in Thailand – Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, and Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. No stranger to Thailand, Hoogewijs’ first… Read the full press release

The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The annual ACI Airport Exchange conference and exhibition commenced at Qatar National Convention Centre today with a series of keynote addresses, symposiums and seminars addressing the latest developments in the aviation sector. Themed ‘Beyond Airports 2020’, nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the two-day conference. H.E…. Read the full press release

Air Partner’s tour operator division announced very successful summer 2013 season

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London, UK, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner, the air charter broker and Royal Warrant Holder, is delighted to announce that its tour operator division has had a very successful summer season. Between May and October 2013, the two Air Partner chartered Germania aircraft have: Flown over 3,800 hours Carried over 100,000 passengers CAA statistics for the… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines reported its preliminary October 2013 traffic results and year-to-date 2013

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Miramar, Florida, United States, 2013-11-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for October 2013 and year-to-date 2013. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in October 2013 increased 28.1 percent versus October 2012 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 28.6 percent. Load factor for October 2013 was 87.0 percent, a decrease… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas brings Four Seasons food, service and ambiance to iconic Las Vegas venues

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Las Vegas, NV, United States, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The holidays are synonymous with entertaining and no one knows entertaining better than experiencedFour Seasons catering experts and talented culinary team members. Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas offers more than 28,000 square feet (2,600 square metres) of elegant function space in a luxurious, non-gaming setting. But the Hotel can also bring Four… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Cargo honored with 2013 Quest for Quality Award by Logistics Management Magazine

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Airline Earns Quest for Quality Award for 17 Consecutive Years Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Cargo is honored to receive the 2013 Quest for Quality Award, awarded by Logistics Management Magazine. The Quest for Quality Award is the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for the logistics industry. Southwest Airlines… Read the full press release

Estonian Air flights at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport to be served at Terminal T1 starting from 7 December 2013

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Starting from 7 December 2013, Estonian Air flights are served at St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport International Flights Terminal T1 (earlier at Terminal T2). Terminal T1 is newly modernized terminal which offers more convenient possibilities for passengers of connecting flights. Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Check-in for the flights departing from Tallinn can be done via Estonian… Read the full press release

14 graduates from FirstGroup’s UK based Graduate Management Scheme started in the transport industry last month

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — 14 graduates began life in the transport industry last month when they started out on FirstGroup’s UK based Graduate Management Scheme. The graduates, recruited from all over the UK, undertake a comprehensive workplace training programme over two years at various locations across First’s UK operations and within various functions in the… Read the full press release

Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects to unveil his latest design creation, Cheval Blanc Randheli in Maldives

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Maldives, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Celebrated designer Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects is about to unveil his latest design creation, Cheval Blanc Randheli, one of the most anticipated new hotel openings ever to grace the Maldives. The property will be Jean-Michel’s second property in the Maldives, it will also be the second Cheval Blanc Maison in the… Read the full press release

VisitEngland’s CEO James Berresford statement on the official Overseas Travel Agents for Rugby World Cup 2015

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London, UK, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — In response to the announcement from the International Rugby Board regarding the official Overseas Travel Agents for Rugby World Cup 2015, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford said: The announcement of the official fifteen Overseas Travel Agents (OTAs) so far in advance of the tournament in 2015 is great news for tourism. … Read the full press release

Grand Jersey to present final instalment of ‘Four Seasons of Elegant Dining’ at National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian town house on 19th November 2013

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Jersey, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Grand Jersey and Dunell’s Premier Wines will present the fourth and final instalment of ‘Four Seasons of Elegant Dining’ at the National Trust for Jersey’s Georgian town house, 16 New Street, on 19th November 2013. The exclusive series has offered diners the opportunity to enjoy a three course meal courtesy of Tassili… Read the full press release

China’s top travel agents selling Australian holidays to converge on the Gold Coast next year for the inaugural Corroboree Greater China

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Key quotes “This is the first time Tourism Australia has ever held a Corroboree China event in Australia. These Aussie Specialists are at the frontline, selling travel experiences directly to our consumers, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for the Gold Coast to give them a taste of our world’s best tourism experiences in the Sunshine… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand issued update on The Temple of Phra Viharn (Cambodia v. Thailand) Case

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The situation along the Thai-Cambodian border surrounding the Temple of Phra Viharn remains peaceful. The two countries’ military forces have agreed to strive to maintain peace along the border after the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling on Monday (11 November 2013). Life along the Thai-Cambodian border has returned to normal…. Read the full press release

Air Partner organised six flights to carry 600 tonnes of aid to Typhoon Haiyan victims in Philippines

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Air Partner organises six flights to the Philippines Containing 600 tonnes of aid and supplies to support the aid effort London, UK, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner, a Royal Warrant Holder and leading provider of aviation charter services to industry, commerce and governments worldwide, is working with aid agencies to transport emergency supplies to the Philippines… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group partners with Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning frequent flyer program

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Preferred Hotel Group™ today announced a new partnership with Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways’ award winning frequent flyer program. This move will enhance the company’s footprint in the Middle East and support recent development in the region. The strategic alliance allows members of the Etihad Guest loyalty program to earn Etihad… Read the full press release