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Oakland International Airport and Volaris celebrate ten years of air service between the U.S. and Mexico

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Mexican Airline Offering Most Destinations in the U.S. Now Serves Four Destinations from OAK Oakland, CA, 2019-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Volaris celebrate ten years of air service between the U.S. and Mexico. Volaris inaugurated service between Guadalajara, Mexico, and Oakland in  2009. OAK, along with LAX, were Volaris’ first two U.S. destinations…. Read the full news article

The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts unveils a limited-edition capsule collection of jewelry and accessories designed by Mercedes Salazar

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Designer Mercedes Salazar Translates the Indigenous Allure of The Luxury Collection’s Unique Hotels and Resorts in Mexico and the Country’s Vibrant Culture into an Exclusive Line of Jewelry and Accessories New York, NY, 2019-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts is unveiling a limited-edition capsule collection of jewelry and accessories designed… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 131-room Holiday Inn Express® Merida Centro hotel in Yucatan, Mexico

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IHG brings smart lodging to the cultural heart of this enchanting historical city Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 131-room Holiday Inn Express® Merida Centro hotel. With a prime location in the city’s historic downtown, the property incorporates a… Read the full news article

Marriott International to expand its footprint in Mexico by more than 50% to the end of 2023

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Company signed deals in Mexico in 2018 for 15 hotels with more than 2,300 rooms– including the first EDITION contract for the Caribbean and Latin America  Mexico City, 2019-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (04/23/2019) announced that it expects to expand its footprint in Mexico by more than 50% to… Read the full news article

Hyatt celebrates the opening of the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico — Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra

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144-room Hyatt Place hotel opens in the heart of Aguascalientes AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, 2019-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 7, 2019), Hyatt Place Aguascalientes/Bonaterra is officially open, marking the sixth Hyatt Place hotel in Mexico. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour… Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Volaris’ new direct service from Chicago Midway International Airport to Aguascalientes, Mexico

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Volaris;Airlines today (02/19/2019) announced new direct service from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Aguascalientes, Mexico (AGU) ), a new destination from Chicago. This new service from Midway begins on June 16, 2019 and will operate twice weekly on A-319 aircraft seating 144 passengers. “We are pleased to welcome Volaris’ new route from Midway ahead… Read the full news article

Hilton announces the first Canopy by Hilton in Mexico and the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Monterrey

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Properties introduce new brands in two of Mexico’s most vibrant cities, with first Canopy by Hilton in Mexico and first Hilton Hotels & Resorts hotel in Monterrey CANCÚN and MONTERREY, Mexico and MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today (February 19, 2019) announces the signings of the first Canopy by Hilton in… Read the full news article

Renaissance Hotels opens its first hotel in Mexico — Renaissance Cancún Resort & Marin

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Renaissance Cancún Resort & Marina Opens its Doors in Downtown Cancun with Theatrical Design that Playfully Pays Homage to its Mayan History Mexico City, MX, 2019-Feb-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Renaissance Hotels today (02/15/2019 ) announced the opening of Renaissance Cancún Resort & Marina, the brand’s first hotel to open in Mexico. The anticipated resort… Read the full news article

Aeroflot and Aeromexico announce new codeshare agreement

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Airlines enter a codeshare agreement to offer Aeroflot customers connections to Mexico City via Amsterdam, London, Madrid and Paris Codeshare passengers also enjoy access to the benefits of both airlines’ frequent flyer programs and premium lounges, as well as SkyPriority Moscow, Russia, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — From late December, passengers travelling between Russia and… Read the full news article

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes TUI’s Winter 19 and Summer 2020 programme; adding a new long haul route to Cancun, Mexico from summer 2020

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Doncaster, England, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Today TUI UK, the UK’s largest holiday operator, has put on sale its recently announced Winter 19 and Summer 2020 programme from Doncaster Sheffield Airport.  It represents a major commitment by TUI to Doncaster Sheffield Airport with a new weekly long haul route to Cancun, Mexico from summer… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cargo adds Guadalajara, Mexico as new destination on its high demand transpacific freighter route

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After a highly successful year in 2018, the cargo carrier expanded its freighter network with new destination Guadalajara DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its network in the Americas region. The new destination is being served by the airline’s Boeing 777 freighter…. Read the full news article

YYC Calgary International Airport announces return of Aeromexico’s service to Mexico from May 31, 2019

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Calgary, Alberta, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — YYC Calgary International Airport is excited to welcome back Aeromexico with service to Mexico City beginning May 31, 2019. The airline will operate seasonal direct flights four days a week linking Calgary and Mexico’s capital city. Calgary – Mexico City AM 613 11:55 p.m. 6:30 a.m.* (Monday, Friday,… Read the full news article

RIU Hotels & Resorts introduces a new architectural concept with the opening of its nineteenth hotel in Mexico, Riu Palace Costa Mujeres

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Mallorca, Spain, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts has now opened Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, introducing with it a new architectural concept. The innovative layout of its bars and restaurants allows guests to enjoy spectacular views of the sea. It is the international hotel chain’s nineteenth hotel in Mexico and its second… Read the full news article

UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit highlights on investment in tourism technology

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Madrid, Spain, 2018-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The UNWTO/WTM Ministers’ Summit, held yesterday by World Travel Market and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), was well received by participants from government and the private sector for its more dynamic new format leading to more concrete takeaways around this year’s theme: Investment in Tourism Technology. This year,… Read the full news article

CDA welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new, nonstop service from Midway International Airport to California and Mexico

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation(CDA) announces that Southwest Airlines has launched new, nonstop service today (11/04/2018) from Midway International Airport (MDW) to California and Mexico, just in time for the upcoming holiday travel season. As of today, Southwest now has daily service between Midway and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). The airline also began service from Midway to sunny Cabo San Lucas Aeropuerto… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International adds nearly 5,000 rooms by opening 40 hotels this year in Latin America and Spain

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Company Makes First Entry into Colombia and Spain Through Sercotel Alliance ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to expand its international footprint with 40 hotel openings planned this year in Latin America and Spain. This includes introducing the first Choice Hotels brands in Spain and Colombia, as well as opening hotels in Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, and Panama,… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City: Fifty Mils named #45 on The World’s 50 Best Bars

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The multi-awarded bar has received the most prestigious recognition in the industry Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — In the beginning, Fifty Mils was the best kept secret of Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, but in a short period of time it has become a first class reference on mixology and an industry leader in… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels Mexico announces signing of 20 new-construction Sleep Inn hotels by 2023

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels Mexico, a subsidiary of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has signed an exclusive multi-unit agreement with SI Operaciones, a Mexican private equity fund, to develop 20 new-construction Sleep Inn hotels over the next five years. The agreement is expected to add 2,000 rooms in top markets,… Read the full news article

IHG announces the opening of 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel in Mexico

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IHG® continues to grow its portfolio in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (22 AUGUST 2018) announces the new opening of the 4-story, 196-room Holiday Inn® Ciudad Juárez hotel. Conveniently located on Juarez Tecnologico Avenue 3620, Partido Iglesias… Read the full news article

Fifty Mils at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City becomes the first bar in the world to win World Class Mexico three times in a row

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Marco Dorantes won the most important competition on mixology with the cocktail “Forever Young” and he will represent Mexico in the international edition of World Class in Berlin in October 2018 Mexico City, Mexico, 2018-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the mixologists at Fifty Mils, there’s nothing more exciting than being behind the bar, except… Read the full news article

North America: Tourism trends for 2018 and beyond

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Today’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for North America, Viola Ncube. LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The outlook for North America looks incredibly positive, which is sure to result in bountiful opportunities for independent hoteliers in the region. Despite constant political ups and downs, the US economy remains strong… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines Cargo officially starts its international shipping program

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Cargo is entering its next era as it officially began its international shipping program on Sunday.  With this milestone, the carrier now offers the ability to ship between the United States and Mexico City. Later this summer, the carrier intends to add the ability to ship between… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines’ launches its first international nonstop flight to Cancun, Mexico from Indianapolis International Airport

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Cancun today, then Austin in April and Oakland in July INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Taking off just in time for last-minute, spring-break plans or for a summer getaway, Southwest Airlines’ launched its first international nonstop flight to Cancun, Mexico out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) today (March 10, 2018). The airline’s… Read the full news article

IHG® announces that avid™ hotels is now available for franchising in Mexico

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IHG® announces that avid™ hotels is now available for franchising in Mexico   Denham, United Kingdom, 2018-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (20 FEBRUARY 2018) announces that avid™ hotels, its new high-quality midscale brand, is now available for franchising in Mexico. The launch of the… Read the full news article

Rosewood Mayakoba recognized as the best hotel in Mexico by U.S. News & World Report

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Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2018-Feb-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Riviera Maya, Mexico (February, 2018) – Rosewood Mayakoba, the award-winning resort nestled in the lush enclave of the Riviera Maya, has been recognized as the best hotel in Mexico by U.S. News & World Report. As the #1 hotel on this year’s iteration of the list, moving… Read the full news article

British Airways launches its latest winter sun campaign

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London, UK, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — To bring some sunshine to Brits as the temperatures start to drop and the days start to draw in, British Airways is launching its latest winter sun campaign. The airline offers great value flights and holidays from Gatwick to destinations which include the Caribbean, Florida, Mexico and the… Read the full news article

Mérida, Mexico to host annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show from October 23-27

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Pembroke Pines, FL, 2017-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — For more than 20 years, destinations have increased their cruise tourism benefits by hosting the annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean and Latin America. From triple-digit growth in passenger and vessel arrivals to the development… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation strengthens its presence in Mexico by expanding partnership with Aerolineas Ejecutivas

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Textron Aviation strengthens its presence in Mexico by expanding partnership with Aerolineas Ejecutivas   LAS VEGAS, 2017-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is strengthening its presence in Mexico by expanding channel partner Aerolineas Ejecutivas’ role to include new aircraft sales and service for its full jet and turboprop… Read the full news article

IATA calls on Mexico to apply global standards for the management of airport slots

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Montreal, Canada— /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Mexico to apply global standards for the management of airport slots to maximize the country’s air infrastructure and ensure its flourishing air industry remains competitive. The recently-proposed slot system by Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Commission COFECE deviates from global standards in the… Read the full news article

IHG® opens newly-built Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Monterrey Valle hotel in Mexico

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IHG® opens newly-built Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Monterrey Valle hotel in Mexico   New-build property delivers new design solution in public areas Denham, UK, 2017-May-22 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly-built 174-room and 25 suites Holiday Inn Express® &… Read the full news article