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Amadeus announced Germanwings’ published fares and ancillary services will be available to Amadeus subscribers on 23rd September 2014

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Date marks the implementation of Amadeus’ light ticketing functionalities to complement the airline’s current full ticketing offer to travel sellers Madrid, Spain, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Germanwings and Amadeus today announce that all of the airline’s published fares and ancillary services will be available to Amadeus subscribers on 23rd September 2014. The Lufthansa subsidiary previously… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s talented Sommelier Tansy Zhao (Zhao Huaiqiang) won the first place in the China National Sommelier Competition

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Hong Kong, 2014-9-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai’s talented Sommelier, Tansy Zhao ( Zhao Huaiqiang)  has won first place in the China National Sommelier Competition, and will represent China at the 2015 World Youth Sommelier Competition. “This is truly an important milestone for me,” said Tansy after receiving the recognition. “I look… Read the full news article

Travelport announces new agreement with GOGO Worldwide Vacations

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Canadian Travel Agents Now Have Direct Access to New Hotel Content and Sales Choices ATLANTA, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced a new agreement with industry-leading vacation package wholesaler GOGO Worldwide… Read the full news article

TravelClick and mobile travel agent roomlia partner to provide hotels with two-way connection via TravelClick Channel Management to provide rates and inventory on the OTA

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TravelClick Channel Management Provides Hotels with Connections to Traditional and Mobile OTAs    NEW YORK, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, has announced a partnership with roomlia, a streamlined, design-driven mobile app offering two-way connections for instant hotel-bookings. The mobile travel agent… Read the full news article

dnata and City Sightseeing partner to showcase Dubai’s sights

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DUBAI, UA.E.,2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to see the world’s largest mall, tallest building, and other iconic city attractions in a new way, thanks to dnata and City Sightseeing WorldWide. dnata, the Middle East’s largest travel services provider, and City Sightseeing, the world’s leading open top bus… Read the full news article

The Accor group welcomes Christian Flaesch as its Senior Vice president Safety and Security

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PARIS, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Christian Flaesch is joining the Accor group as Senior Vice president Safety and Security. His key assignments will be to head up the Group’s safety and security policy, to develop preventive measures regarding employees and properties and to coordinate prevention and risk management. He will report to Sven… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia’s ‘Restaurant Australia’ campaign launches across the world, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Korea and Hong Kong

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Later this month (September) sees the international roll-out of Tourism Australia’s ‘Restaurant Australia’ campaign gather momentum with high profile launch events taking place across the world, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Korea and Hong Kong. Australia’s top chefs, freshest produce and finest wines will play starring roles in… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia names Adele Labine-Romain as its new Executive General Manager Strategy and Research

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-9-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Adele Labine-Romain as its new Executive General Manager Strategy and Research. Ms Labine-Romain replaces Nell Anderson who recently announced her intention to resign from Tourism Australia, after having spent six years working for the national tourism organisation. Adele is currently Executive… Read the full news article

Hotel ICON awarded the “Excellence Award” by Hong Kong Management Association’s Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2014 for two specific training programs

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Hong Kong, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aiming to better serve tourism, benefit the community and showcase the best of our city, Hotel ICON was awarded the “Excellence Award” by Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) Award for Excellence in Training and Development for two specific training programs: (1) Work-Integrated-Education under the Skills Training Category and… Read the full news article

Wyndham Rewards® gives its loyal members the opportunity to earn up to 10,000 Wyndham Rewards bonus points to mark its 10-year anniversary

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Wyndham Hotel Group’s loyalty program marks tenth anniversary PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — To celebrate its milestone 10-year anniversary, Wyndham Rewards®, the free-to-join guest loyalty program of Wyndham Hotel Group and the world’s largest lodging loyalty program as measured by number of participating hotels, is offering its most loyal members the opportunity to… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company launched new initiative to gauge passenger’s satisfaction levels with the introduction of HappyOrNot® kiosks at the departure and arrival halls

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its on-going commitment to deliver service excellence and improve passenger experience, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) recently launched a new initiative to gauge passenger’s satisfaction levels with the facilities and services provided at Bahrain International Airport (BIA) by introducing HappyOrNot® kiosks at the departure and arrival… Read the full news article

easyJet launched its first ever £8.5m integrated pan-European TV ad campaign focused on what it has to offer business travellers

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LONDON, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline launches its first business travel TV advertising campaign. The £8.5m integrated pan-European ad campaign will launch in the UK on 13 September. easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has launched its first ever TV campaign focused on what it has to offer business travellers. Passengers travelling for… Read the full news article

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer: International tourist arrivals grew by 4.6% in the first half of 2014

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MADRID, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 4.6% in the first half of 2014 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Destinations worldwide received some 517 million international tourists between January and June 2014, 22 million more than in the same period of 2013. Growth was strongest in the… Read the full news article

The PATA Foundation to host the Inaugural PATA Foundation Gala Dinner at the Global Tourism Economy Forum on October 28, 2014 at the Galaxy Macau

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Attendees of the PATA Foundation Gala Dinner get the chance to be a part of the many success stories BANGKOK, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Foundation, in conjunction with the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), will host the Inaugural PATA Foundation Gala Dinner on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Galaxy Macau. Under… Read the full news article

IATA to host the fourth annual World Passenger Symposium, 15-17 October in San Diego, California

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Geneva, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the fourth annual World Passenger Symposium (WPS 2014), 15-17 October in San Diego, California. More than 700 high-level delegates from airlines, global distribution systems and travel technology providers, airports and travel management companies are expected to attend the event. “2014 marks… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok takes the top spot on “The World’s Top 100” list in the Condé Nast Traveller UK magazine’s 2014 Readers’ Travel Awards

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Hong Kong, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary, 138-year-old Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok recently clinched the top spot on “The World’s Top 100” list in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller, United Kingdom, magazine’s 2014 Readers’ Travel Awards.  The hotel was also voted the “Best Overseas Holiday Hotel” in Asia and India. In an accompanying… Read the full news article

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation launches global advertising campaign with BBC to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination

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MALDIVES, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) have launched a global advertising campaign with BBC to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination.  The campaign which will run from September to October 2014 will feature the unique aspects of the Maldives tourism product under the tag line “Sunny side… Read the full news article

Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month

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Month to focus on Virginia’s eclectic music scene RICHMOND, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe acknowledged Virginia’s contribution to music history and innovation around the world by declaring September as Virginia Music Heritage Month. Virginia’s musical contribution to American culture has been diverse and includes genres such as Piedmont Blues, folk, brass, hip-hop,… Read the full news article

PATA announced BBC Global News Ltd as the new PATA Premier Media Partner

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News From APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macau SAR MACAU SAR, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce BBC Global News Ltd., the owner and operator of BBC World News and bbc.com/news, as the new PATA Premier Media Partner. As a membership association advocating for the responsible… Read the full news article

Baymont Inn & Suites® offers amateur athletic teams the chance to win $5,000 and 500,000 Wyndham Rewards points with its “Home Team Hospitality” contest

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Community-focused hotel brand offers local teams a chance at $5,000 for gear and travel PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Baymont Inn & Suites®, the midscale hotel brand that prides itself on its “Hometown Hospitality” service promise – treating guests like friends, family and neighbors – and its history of community involvement, is offering amateur… Read the full news article

Essential Travel research reveals over 60% of Brits fund their entire backpacking trip themselves

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62% of Brits refuse financial help from their parents Just 7% of the UK has never backpacked Nearly three quarters of Brits have no regrets about their trip KENT, UK, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Brits are backpacking-addicts according to new research from Essential Travel. The vast majority of adults in the UK (93%)… Read the full news article

PATA supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, November 12-16, 2014

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BANGKOK, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is honoured to be a supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane. The week-long events in Brisbane, Australia will take place from November 12-16, 2014. Brisbane’s hosting of the 2014 G20 Leaders… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton announced its first social film series “A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Adventure” on its social media channels

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CHEVY CHASE, MD, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — This week on our social media channels, we introduce our first social film series: A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Adventure. www.facebook.com/ritzcarlton Each day this week on our social media channels, we will feature a clip from the new social film series, leading up to a full reveal of the… Read the full news article

British Airways gives its Club World customers the chance to experience its luxurious First cabin and tailored service

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LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be giving its Club World customers the chance to sample the high life with free upgrades to First on selected flights from September 4 to December 12, 2014. The offer will enable customers travelling in British Airways’ Club World cabin to upgrade on one leg… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways sponsored last Sunday’s Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille in France

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More than 500 cars exhibited in the Domaine de Chantilly “Tribute to Bugatti” prize presented by Qatar Airways Domaine de Chantilly, FRANCE, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Last Sunday, Qatar Airways, the only airline sponsor of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, welcomed classic car enthusiasts and collectors at the spectacular venue of the Château… Read the full news article

Amadeus and United Airlines launch Amadeus’ Airline Ancillary Services Solution using NDC-XML (v1.0) connectivity

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* Launch marks the travel industry’s first NDC-XML (v1.0) enabled connectivity for travel agency distribution in North America * Amadeus subscribers in the U.S. can now easily and efficiently book the carrier’s extra-legroom seating Madrid, Spain and Chicago, IL, USA, 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus and United Airlines today announced the successful launch… Read the full news article

South African Airways and its franchisees select Amadeus Passenger Revenue Accounting

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SAA becomes the first Star Alliance member and third major airline to select Amadeus Passenger Revenue Accounting Madrid, 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), South Africa’s national carrier, and Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, today announce a landmark agreement that will see the… Read the full news article

Agoda.com Travel Smarts survey reveals business travelers spend least amount of time comparing hotels before making their booking

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SINGAPORE, 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has released the results of its latest Travel Smarts survey, which reveals that when it comes to choosing accommodation, business travelers spend the least amount of time comparing hotels before making their booking…. Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Association SVP for research and economics comments on trade data released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis

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Washington, D.C., 2014-9-5 — /Travel PR News/ — David Huether, senior vice president for research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, comments on today’s trade data released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis: “Although travel exports edged down slightly in July to $19.1 billion, travel imports remained essentially unchanged at $12.4 billion,… Read the full news article