Tourism Australia seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its 2014 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) travel trade show

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ATE will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 The annual event brings together 600 overseas travel buyers from over 40 countries to meet with around 1,700 Australian delegates Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its premier travel… Read the full press release

Arizona Office of Tourism debuts national advertising campaign promoting the Grand Canyon State as world-class leisure destination

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National Campaign Promotes Vacation Experiences Enjoyed throughout Arizona   Arizona, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beginning this week, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) debuts a new travel and tourism advertising campaign promoting the Grand Canyon State as a world-class, leisure destination. The five-month national campaign encourages travelers to “Let Yourself Go” and experience various, unique Arizona travel… Read the full press release

Accor announced it opened over 30 city break hotels in major European cities since beginning of 2013

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More than 30 hotels opened in this category since the beginning of the year Paris, France, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — At the World Travel Market in London, Accor announces the expansion of its offer in main European cities for city breaks, through several important openings. Big European cities are the major destinations for city breakers who are looking to… Read the full press release

Scottish Government shortlisted FirstGroup for the ScotRail franchise competition

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup has been shortlisted for the ScotRail franchise competition by the Scottish Government. The Group currently operates the franchise which provides passenger train services throughout Scotland. The new ten year contract, with a potential break point after five years, will be awarded next year and is expected to start in April… Read the full press release

VisitEngland highlights key events across England for the First World War centenary in 2014

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London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — 2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, a landmark anniversary for England and the world. The First World War Centenary Partnership, led by Imperial War Museums (IWM), will mark the centenary by leading a vibrant, four-year cultural programme that includes over 500 new exhibitions and 1,500… Read the full press release

Chicago’s Christmas Tree celebrates its 100th Anniversary

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Tree will be unveiled at lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 26 Chicago, Il, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Chicago is thrilled to announce that the Moore Family Tree from South Holland, Illinois was selected to serve as this year’s Christmas tree on Daley Plaza. The57-foot Colorado blue spruce will be lit at the 100th Anniversary of Chicago’s Christmas Tree Lighting… Read the full press release

Millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of Columbus Zoo’s Wildlights

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POWELL, Ohio, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’ve decked the halls, trees and everything but the animals with millions of LED lights for the 25th anniversary of our Wildlights display, efficiently powered by AEP Ohio, beginning Nov. 22, 2013. Guests will have more time to visit Wildlights as the event has been extended through Jan. 5, 2014. The Zoo’s… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: domestic overnight holiday trips up by 9% in both Great Britain and England during July 2013, YoY

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London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market in London,  VisitEngland, the national tourist board, announced that according to the Great Britain Tourism Survey the number of domestic overnight holiday trips was up by 9 per cent in Great Britain and 9 per cent in England during July this year compared to the same… Read the full press release

Vacation exchange leader RCI announced its premium-tier membership program surpassed 200,000 members

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Parsippany, N.J., United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), announced today that more than 200,000 members have acquired RCI Platinum®, its premium-tier membership program. RCI Platinum takes vacation exchange membership to a new level, offering additional subscribing membership benefits that… Read the full press release

Motel 6 launched $6 room rates program for active and retired U.S. military personnel in honor of Veterans Day

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All U.S. Servicemen and Women to Receive 10% Rate Discounts, Everyday Dallas, TX, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today  (October 31, 2013), Motel 6 introduced a new program that allows active and retired U.S. military personnel in select markets to reserve a $6 one-night room rate valid Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group and real estate developer Brigade Group announced plans to open 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels in India

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Bangalore, India, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a deal with South India’s leading real estate developer, Brigade Group. Under the agreement, 10 Holiday Inn Express hotels are to be built in southern India, owned by Brigade Group and managed by IHG. The newly-signed hotels will add to IHG’s strong pipeline of properties… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt celebrates its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Makadi in Madinat Makadi/Egypt, which will celebrate its official opening under the Steigenberger Hotel Group umbrella on 1 November 2013, will offers its guests a veritable holiday paradise. The hotel previously operated under the Jaz Hotel brand. “The five-star facilities at the Steigenberger Hotel Makadi fulfil… Read the full press release

Global leader in corporate housing Oakwood Worldwide honored for outstanding performance at Cartus 2013 Global Network Conference in Dallas, TX

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Los Angeles, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, was honored for outstanding performance at Cartus Corporation’s 2013 Global Network Conference held October 21-23 in Dallas, Tex. Cartus Global Network is Cartus’ industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year, Cartus recognizes the companies and individuals in the… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority calls on Calgarians for ideas on how to celebrate the new runway opening

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The Airport is asking Calgarians for ideas on how to celebrate the new runway opening Calgary, Canada, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today the Calgary Airport Authority announced the launch of the 30 Days, 300 Ideas campaign. Between now and Nov. 27, 2013, Calgarians can submit their ideas on how they would like to celebrate the launch of… Read the full press release

ME Madrid y Gran Meliá Fénix entre los 15 mejores hoteles de España según los lectores de Condé Nast Traveler

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Madrid, España , 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Los hoteles ME Madrid y Gran Meliá Fénix, ambos pertenecientes a la compañía hotelera líder en España, Meliá Hotels International, y ubicados en la capital, han sido incluidos en el ranking de los 15 mejores establecimientos de España y Portugal que confecciona la revista de viajes Condé Nast Traveler con… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways opened The Bridge, the airline’s sixth passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport

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Hong Kong, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today opened The Bridge, the airline’s sixth passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), following nine months of construction. The newly opened 2,567-square-metre lounge, conveniently located on Level 5 of the West Concourse at HKIA, near Gate 35, offers First and Business Class passengers an inviting environment of understated… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways corporate jet division Qatar Executive Adds Third Bombardier Global 5000

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Qatar Airways’ Private Jet Division Adds Third Bombardier Global 5000 Aircraft on Display at Upcoming Dubai Air Show DOHA, Qatar, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Executive, the corporate jet division of Qatar Airways, has welcomed a new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its modern fleet, following continuously growing demand for luxury tailor-made travel in the… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. to hold investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City

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Seattle, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin approximately at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time / 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties… Read the full press release

airberlin removes not permanently attached objects from its A330 to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions

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Berlin, Germany, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each kilogram less weight carried on board an aircraft helps to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. That’s why airberlin is putting a pilot scheme into practice, as part of its eco-efficiency programme, in the course of which all the objects which are not permanently attached to an A330 are… Read the full press release

Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp met with Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley in his private residence in Toronto

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Hon. Mark Brantley meets Isadore Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Toronto, Canada, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Isadore “Issy” Sharp, founder of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts welcomed Nevis Deputy Premier the Honourable Mark Brantley to his private residence in Toronto earlier this month where the two discussed a range of subjects. Sharp noted that 53 years ago the… Read the full press release

AER LINGUS announced its summer schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — AER LINGUS has today announced its summer schedule from George Best Belfast City Airport, featuring a great mix of city break and summer sun options to mainland Europe and London. And as an added incentive for early bookers, holidaymakers can get 50% off their checked baggage too. Holidaymakers can fly… Read the full press release

Aviation Officials Break Ground on 820,000 square foot Cargo Center at O’Hare International Airport

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (October 30, 2013), Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation​ (CDA) and Erin Gruver, Executive Vice President of Aeroterm LLC​, to break ground on the 820,000 square foot O’Hare International Airport Northeast Cargo Center, a massive development project that will expand and enhance the efficiency of O’Hare’s… Read the full press release

oneworld alliance launched its new Visit Middle East fare following the addition of Qatar Airways

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Visiting the Middle East is to be made easier and better value for international travellers with the launch by the oneworld alliance of its new Visit Middle East fare – offering attractive flexible fares on flights within one of the world’s fastest growing regions for air travel demand. The latest… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines successfully completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and renewed on the IOSA Registry

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Seattle, United States, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Airlines today announced it successfully completed the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been renewed on the IOSA Registry. The airline has been on the registry since 2006. “Ensuring the safety of our customers and employees is core to our responsibility,” said Brad Tilden, Alaska… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines invited to speak at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference

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Dallas, TX, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the Raymond James Global Airline Conference.  Raymond James will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines website.  Details of the audio webcast… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Dublin to display Sculpture in Context pieces of art as part of Ireland’s most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition

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Dublin, Ireland, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — In recognition of Sculpture in Context, Ireland’s largest and most prestigious outdoor sculpture exhibition, Four Seasons Hotel Dublin is hosting a select number of pieces in The Courtyard and within the Hotel to showcase the talents of these living Irish artists to local and international guests. The Sculpture in Context at Four Seasons exhibition will… Read the full press release

Estonian Air started its winter traffic schedule 27 October 2013 – 29 March 2014

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Tallinn, Estonia, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Starting from 27 October 2013, Estonian Air switches to winter traffic schedule which is valid till 29 March 2014. Estonian Air will serve following scheduled flights during the winter traffic season: -flights between Tallinn and Amsterdam are operated daily: on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays twice a day, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays… Read the full press release

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives named in TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for 2014 by Destinology UK

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Maldives, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — ‘Opening in December 2013, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives has been selected as part of the TOP 10 NEW HOTELS for the year or 2014, by Destinology UK – a leading Luxury Tour Operator in the United Kingdom. Destinology UK is one of the strongest tour operators to the luxury segment in the Maldives…. Read the full press release

Brussels Airport House launched – one-stop service and information about working at Brussels Airport

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Brussels, Belgium, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (October 21, 2013) saw the official opening of Brussels Airport House:  a unique one-stop service in the heart of the airport terminal where all useful information about working at Brussels Airport is centralised. The Brussels Airport House is a joint initiative of various partners and government agencies active in the… Read the full press release

UK airports call for Air Passenger Duty reduction following Ryanair’s launch of eight new routes at Shannon Airport, Ireland

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London, UK, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — UK airports have again called on the Government to reduce levels of Air Passenger Duty, following the news that Ryanair is to introduce eight new routes at Shannon Airport in the Republic of Ireland, citing as a crucial reason for its decision the announcement from the Irish Government that it will… Read the full press release