Tag Archives: United States

Alaska Airlines unveils brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO); now with seven lounges open across the United States

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Alaska expands Lounge portfolio, SFO joins seven other Alaska lounges now open across the United States SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Aug. 31, 2021), Alaska Airlines is taking the Bay Area to new heights as it unveils its brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With sights of the city… Read the full press release

Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut

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Dubai, UAE, 2021-Aug-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move to support its Lebanese customers, communities and diaspora around the world, Emirates will be offering extra baggage for travel to Beirut from around its network, starting this week until 30 September 2021*. With Lebanon experiencing a severe shortage of essential goods and medicines, Emirates customers… Read the full press release

Visit Maldives participates in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit 2021

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MALDIVES, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives participates in the Luxury Travel Advisors ULTRA Summit for 2021 to maintain the destination presence and promote the Maldives as a unique luxury travel destination in the United States market. This exclusive B2B event will be held from 25th to 27th July in Texas, United States…. Read the full press release

Swoop unveils expanded winter schedule

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Airline announces fleet expansion and winter flying as new daily bookings return to pre-pandemic levels CALGARY, AB, 2021-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, today (June 10, 2021) released its expanded winter schedule including increased non-stop domestic service and the re-introduction of flights to the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean…. Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels continues its expansion across the United States with six new hotels openings since January

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Upscale Brand Opens Waterfront Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, and Wine Country Retreat in Sonoma, California ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its expansion across popular United States destinations with openings on both the east and west coasts this month. Since January, Cambria Hotels… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines and UCLA to promote cultural exchange programs between Japan and the United States

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Strengthening Educational Opportunities for Faculty and Students Tokyo, Japan, 2019-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In an effort to promote cultural exchange programs between the two countries, Japan Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Through this partnership, the two entities look to strengthen its ongoing relationship,… Read the full press release

TAP launches three new routes from Lisbon to Maceió, in Brazil; Montreal, Canada; and Ponta Delgada-Boston, in the United States

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Lisbon-Maceió, Lisbon-Montreal and Lisbon-Ponta Delgada-Boston are TAP’s new routes. Unbeatable economy and efficiency of new aircraft drive the Company’s growth. In four years, TAP already serves the same number of North American cities as it does in Brazil. Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP continues to invest heavily in the Americas and once… Read the full press release

CVG becomes one of largest cargo airport by volume in the United States

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HEBRON, Ky., 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has passed one of New York City’s airports to become the seventh-largest cargo airport by volume in the United States. CVG passed John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, according to federal statistics. Carriers serving CVG carried 104,569 tons of cargo during August,… Read the full press release

HMSHost’s new Fresh Attractions offerings land at North American airports and motorways across the United States

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HMSHost greets summer travelers with more choices to keep fueled; features sustainable packaging and a commitment to food donation BETHESDA, Md., 2019-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer travel season is in full-swing and new convenient grab-and-go food choices have landed at North American airports and at motorways across the United States. From nutrient-packed portable… Read the full press release

Delaware North expands partnership with USO by launching a fundraising campaign at its casinos across the United States

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Global hospitality company launching new campaign July 1 at 10 gaming locations across the United States BUFFALO, N.Y., 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a leading global hospitality company, is expanding its partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) by launching a fundraising campaign today (July 1, 2019) at 10 of the company’s casino gaming destinations… Read the full press release

UNWTO welcomed United States delegation at The 110th Session of the UNWTO Executive Council

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Baku, Azerbaijan, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The United States of America has highlighted its support of tourism as a driver of sustainable development. A high-level delegation of the Government attending the World Tourism Organization Executive Council announced that the US is exploring the possibility of re-joining the UN agency responsible for the promotion… Read the full press release

dnata and Lufthansa Group continue to expand partnership in the United States

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Austin, Texas, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, and Lufthansa Group continue to expand their partnership in the United States. dnata has been selected to provide ramp, secure clean and passenger handling services to Lufthansa at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and now serves the airline group, including Swiss International… Read the full press release

dnata continues to invest in its catering operations in the United States

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dnata commences catering operations at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the 4th U.S. airport in its catering network The Houston expansion is expected to create over 150 direct jobs with the company over the next 18 months dnata will open four additional catering facilities in the U.S. in 2019 growing its local team to over 700… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ investment in Air Italy and operations to the United States are fully compliant with the U.S.-Qatar Open Skies Agreement

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All agreed Open Skies conditions being met Airline cross-border investments never raised as a point of concern during negotiations DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Following recent false accusations relating to Qatar Airways’ shareholding in Air Italy, such baseless statements and consistent inaccuracies need addressing as a matter of urgency. Qatar Airways holds… Read the full press release

TAP operated the first commercial flight of an A330-900 Neo in the United States

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — This Tuesday, TAP operated the first commercial flight of an A330-900 Neo in the United States. For the first time, Uncle Sam saw the landing – with passengers – of the world’s latest aviation darling in one of its airports. Named ‘Nuno Gonçalves’ and with the registration plate… Read the full press release

The Comfort hotels brand continues its United States expansion with seven hotels to open this year from coast to coast

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Comfort hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its United States expansion with seven hotels already opening this year from coast to coast. These hotels are the latest to showcase the new Comfort logo, unveiled last May as a capstone to the brand’s multi-year transformation. More than… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop flights linking cities across the United States

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DALLAS, TX, 2019-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (Mar 15, 2019) announced several new nonstop flights linking cities across the United States as it extends its bookable flight schedule through Nov. 2, 2019. New Daily Nonstop Routes Take Off Effective Aug. 10, 2019, Southwest will add weekend service between St. Louisand Salt Lake City. On… Read the full press release

Mapletree expands footprint in the United States with Oakwood Chicago River North joining its portfolio

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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2019-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood, wholly owned by Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), announced today (JANUARY 10, 2019 ) the acquisition of Jones Chicago by Mapletree, a modern 25-story residential property at 220 West Illinois Street, in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Renamed as Oakwood Chicago River North, the property will offer business professionals,… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport named the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler

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Announcement marks the fifth consecutive year Indy airport awarded with top title Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Using feedback from nearly half a million travelers, Condé Nast Traveler has named the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as the Best Airport in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Condé Nast awarded the title… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels partners with Oz Real Estate to accelerate the development of Cambria Hotels throughout the United States

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) dedication to the growth of its upscale Cambria Hotels brand, the company entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with an affiliate of Oz Real Estate, the real estate platform of Oz Management (NYSE: OZM), that sets forth a framework for a… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ ultramodern aircraft A350-1000 lands in United States for the first time

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Award-winning airline brings renowned German football team FC Bayern München to the U.S. for the team’s 2018 U.S. tour Qatar Airways is the Global Launch Customer for the state-of-the-art A350-1000 aircraft, which commenced commercial service in February 2018 Qatar Airways became the long-term Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern München this month DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Jul-26 —… Read the full press release

Southwest® inaugurates service on 11 new routes between cities throughout California and cities across the United States

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New nonstop routes connect California to key cities across the United States; New International Gateways open new nonstop routes from the United States to Cancun DALLAS, TX, 2018-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) this week will begin operating more than a dozen new nonstop routes across North America. San Jose, Calif…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline ever to fly Airbus A350 to the Maldives

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Award-winning airline launches its Airbus A350 starting 31 October Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — In a move that makes history, Qatar Airways is proud to announce that it is the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives. The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways delegation in Washington D.C. for high-level government and commercial meetings

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan, this week visited the United States, leading a delegation of senior airline executives at a series of government and commercial meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings took place in the same week that Etihad Airways announced a firm order for up to… Read the full press release

The U.S. Travel Association applauded U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Bill Requiring Visa Videoconferencing Pilot Program

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Legislation Will Increase International Travel While Maintaining Stringent Security Requirements Washington, D.C., 2013-07-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operation and Related Programs for approving a fiscal year 2014 spending measure that will make it easier for international travelers to apply for a visa to… Read the full press release

Brand USA is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America

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Washington, DC, 2013-07-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Deadline for submission, July 15 Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, is actively recruiting travel trade representation firms in Latin America. The firm(s) will work with the Brand USA staff, agencies and event management teams to ensure Brand USA is… Read the full press release

New destinations, dishes, entertainment and online assistance with Air France this summer

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– New destinations just waiting to be discovered on the Air France network  – A la Carte menus, inflight entertainment and new online assistance are just some of the products and services that will delight all our passengers DISCOVERING NEW HORIZONS 2013-06-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, Air France is flying to new destinations in Malaysia,… Read the full press release