Marriott International’s fundraising campaign for SOS Children’s Villages marks 25th anniversary of its first property in Germany the Hamburg Marriott Hotel

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LONDON, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — On 17 October, 2013, Marriott International celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first property in Germany, the Hamburg Marriott Hotel.  To mark the occasion, Marriott is launching “Lend a Hand,” a fundraising campaign across 31 hotels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to support disadvantaged youth in Europe.  Over five weeks, from… Read the full press release

One of the tallest hotels in the western hemisphere Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center announced $30 Million Renovation

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DETROIT, MI, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — More change and investment is coming to Detroit’s riverfront as the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center today announced that it will begin a $30 million renovation project in February 2014, transforming 1,329 guest rooms and 100,000 square feet of meeting space. The Detroit Marriott is one of the tallest hotels in… Read the full press release

Win limited edition “White Penguin” sculpture by Italian artist collective Cracking Art Group with 21c Museum Hotels’s Facebook sweepstakes

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2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — In celebration of gaining 21,000 “Likes” (and counting) on facebook, 21c Museum Hotels is thanking our fans with an opportunity to win a limited edition White Penguin sculpture by Italian artist collective Cracking Art Group. To enter, fans can visit 21c Museum Hotels’ facebook page and visit the ‘WIN ME” tab to complete the sweepstakes form. Daily… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport announced it 4.54 million passengers in July 2013, up 4% YoY

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SINGAPORE, 2013-08-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport handled some 4.54 million passenger movements in July 2013, an increase of 4.0% compared to a year ago.  Air traffic movements for the month also grew by 6.9%, with 29,000 landings and take-offs recorded at Changi.  Airfreight movements increased by 1.1% on-year, with 160,000 tonnes of cargo passing… Read the full press release

Kim Aguirre appointed director of aviation at Silicon Valley’s Airport Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)

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Veteran manager at Silicon Valley’s Airport to stepup when Bill Sherry retires next month SAN JOSE, Calif., 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kim Aguirre has been promoted to director of aviation for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) by City Manager Debra Figone to take the place of Bill Sherry who retires on September 27. The San José City Council ratified her appointment today after a national recruitment. Aguirre has served as assistant… Read the full press release

Business Traveller Hungarian edition named airberlin Best Airline 2013 in online poll

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2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Readers of the Hungarian edition of the Business Traveller, the industry magazine for business travellers, chose airberlin for Best Airline 2013 in an online poll. The prize is awarded in Hungary in eight categories by the jury as well as by the readers. “Our thanks go to the readers of the Business… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways to launch direct flights from its Nairobi hub to China on its new Boeing 777-300ER

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Nairobi, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways is set to launch direct flights from its Nairobi hub to China this year on its new Boeing 777-300ER, as it leverages on the growing Sino-Africa relations. From November 19 2013, the airline will begin flying its new aircraft non-stop three times a week between Nairobi and Guangzhou –… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: the end of the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks Display to close all roads in Holyrood Park

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2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — All roads in Holyrood Park will be closed to vehicle traffic during the end of the Edinburgh Festival Fireworks Display this Sunday 1st September 2013 between 18:00 and 23:00 with the exception of the loop road This includes the roads between Horse Wynd and Holyrood Gait/Holyrood Road. A number of park staff will be… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways started its three year partnership with FC Barcelona at event held at Camp Nou

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Award-Winning Carrier And World’s Best Football Club Partnership Brings To Light Shared Values Of Excellence, Passion, Pride And Culture “A Team That Unites The World” Will Guide The Spirit Of The Partnership Barcelona, SPAIN, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways officially launched the start of its three year partnership with FC Barcelona at an event held… Read the full press release

airberlin launches Best Price Guarantee for online bookings through airberlin.com

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2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — With immediate effect, Germany’s second largest airline is offering a Best Price Guarantee for online bookings. “We are continuously optimising our product. With this new service, we can guarantee that our guests always receive the best price for a flight booked through airberlin.com,” says Paul Gregorowitsch, Chief Commercial Officer. If the same… Read the full press release

Guidebook to new cross-Channel cycle route for cyclists riding the Petit Tour de Manche released

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2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Cyclists riding the Petit Tour de Manche this autumn should make space in their panniers for a copy of a new guidebook to the route published on September 10, 2013. The book, entitled Petit Tour de Manche: Weymouth 2 Weymouth via Poole, Cherbourg and Saint-Malo, has been written by cycling journalist Mark… Read the full press release

Win exclusive 3-day holiday to Bangkok with Tourism Authority of Thailand’s new global photo contest for fit and fabulous ladies after their 40th birthdays

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its international “Find Your Fabulous” wellness and medical tourism campaign, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling a friendly global competition intended to salute ladies who are still fit and fabulous after their 40th birthdays. The Fabulous 40+ Photo Contest invites women from around the world to submit… Read the full press release

Airports of Thailand PLC and Tourism Authority of Thailand pool their resources to achieve broad level of tourism promotion goals

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Bangkok, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Two of Thailand’s top state enterprises involved in promoting travel and tourism have joined forces to boost the number of air travellers to the kingdom and meet the national objective of better spreading the benefits of tourism nationwide. On August 23, Mr Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand… Read the full press release

Travel Guard August 2013 Update: Adventure & Active Travel Trends

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2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Welcome to the August edition of the TRAVEL GUARD UPDATE, a monthly review designed to provide you with up-to-date information on the latest travel trends. This month, we polled travel agents to learn more about trends in adventure and soft adventure travel. We’ll also touch upon a handy tip to ensure active travelers… Read the full press release

Legendary British fashion accessories designer Lulu Guinness to design the Christmas Tree for Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London

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London, 2013-08-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rocco Forte’s Brown’s Hotel in London is pleased to announce that this year, legendary British fashion accessories designer, Lulu Guinness, will be designing the hotel’s Christmas tree. Taking inspiration from her recent collections, Lulu will be decorating the Brown’s Christmas tree and adding her glamorous festive touches to various areas of… Read the full press release

Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” celebration at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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Powell, OH, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ —  Celebrate all that is fall and Jungle Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium during seasonal celebrations and new fall hours. In celebration of Jungle Jack Hanna’s 35th “Hanna-versary” at the Columbus Zoo, Jack and his animal friends will visit the Zoo on Sept. 21-22 from 9… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group’s Cross Mentoring programme turns 15 years, guarantees women are optimally promoted across companies

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mentoring is a tried and tested method in the Lufthansa Group for the promotion of equality of opportunity for women and men within the context of personnel development. In September, the Cross Mentoring programme already initiated by Lufthansa in 1999 will start with the 15th generation of women with professional ambitions. Currently,… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) published guidance on aviation safety obligations when using cranes

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a short guidance note for the construction industry aimed at ensuring firms understand their aviation safety obligations when using cranes. The guidance note draws together existing rules and regulations set out in the legislation governing aviation safety, and also includes suggestions on recommended… Read the full press release

Allegiant to launch nonstop jet service between Manhattan, Kansas and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces today new, nonstop jet service between Manhattan, Kan. and Phoenix via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, beginning Nov. 7, 2013. Today’s announcement will mark the 99th U.S. city served by Allegiant’s low-cost, nonstop service to popular vacation destinations, more than any other low-cost carrier in the U.S. “We are pleased to bring… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introduced the first Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) in UK airspace at Blackpool Airport

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced the introduction of the first Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) in UK airspace at Blackpool Airport. This temporary airspace change will be put in place to cover the replacement of the airport’s radar and will run from 27 August to 23 September 2013. A RMZ… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority released details on training school transition

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Details of the assistance being provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to flight training schools, to manage the introduction of new European regulations, have today been released. Those training schools currently referred to as Registered Training Facilities (RTF), have to achieve ‘Approved Training Organisations’ status over the next two years… Read the full press release

Asia’s leading hotel booking site Agoda.com features top hotels for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is getting ready to lift a glass in celebration of the world’s largest fair – the yearly celebration of Oktoberfest, held for 16 days every October in Munich, Germany. This year the festival will be held from September 21… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport’s runway 25R/07L announced back in operation as of August 23, 2013

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — The beginning of August saw the start of extensive renovation and maintenance works on runway 25R/07L. A major taxiway that abuts this runway had to be completely renovated and the existing runway lights were replaced by LED lights. Initially, the runway works were scheduled to end tomorrow night 24 August. However, due… Read the full press release

UNWTO: International tourist arrivals reached almost 500 million in H1-2013, up 5% YoY

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Madrid, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 5% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period of 2012, reaching almost 500 million, according to data just released by UNWTO. Growth was above the projection made at the beginning of the year (+3% to +4%) and is also exceeding the trend of… Read the full press release

Airports Company South Africa informs about strike by SAA Technical members affiliated to SATAWU is underway

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2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa has been advised of the strike by SAA Technical members affiliated to SATAWU that is underway. Given the status afforded to our airports by the National Key Point Act, Airports Company South Africa has assured passengers that no striking workers will be permitted to demonstrate inside its airports’… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced six new destination to Saudi Arabia beginning 2 October 2013

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Airline to launch sixth destination in Saudi Arabia beginning 2 October 2013 DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways announced it will begin flights to Ta’if, in the Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, beginning 2 October 2013.  The non-stop service from Doha will operate four-times-a-week. “For nearly 20 years we have been steadily growing our presence… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines (JAL) to introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes

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The first installment for new in-flight meal service TOKYO, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce new in-flight service on Honolulu routes and new services in Honolulu, starting from this autumn. As the first installment, JAL will offer new in-flight meal service from Japan to Honolulu in collaboration with star chef and popular restaurants from… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Stirling Castle to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden

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2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Stirling Castle will provide the focal point for a series of activities next month to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden. The battle took place on 9 September 1513, when James IV led a Scottish army into Northumberland, where they were met by an English force. The Scots suffered… Read the full press release

Qatar national airline Qatar Airways to host 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in Doha November 5 – 7, 2013

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is hosting the 46th Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) in the capital city of Doha. The three-day event will take place between 5 and 7 November at the Sheraton Doha Resort and Convention Hotel. Established… Read the full press release

Award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group 21c Museum Hotels Named to Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies

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2013-08-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel company and restaurant group, was named to the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine’s annual ranking of America’s fastest growing companies across 22 industries. The company had a three year growth rate of 673 percent and ranked #6 on the Top 100 Travel and Hospitality list and #2 on… Read the full press release