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Cambria Hotels debuts in Houston, Texas with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

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Event Marked with $7,000 Donation to Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels marked its official arrival to Texas’ largest city with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center. Representatives from the upscale brand’s franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with local dignitaries, were… Read the full news article

Masai Mara Wildlife Travel Packages by Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya 

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Masai Mara National Reserve rare spotting of baby zebra in Kenya The baby zebra is being known as ‘blacker’ beautiful shade of black spots shades unlike the normal stripped zebra. Also known as ‘polka’ the cross – breed zebra goes viral on the internet with Kenyans excited… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship Spectrum of the Seas is the biggest cruise ship ever to call at a Russian port

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200 Russian guests were the first to sail a Royal Caribbean cruise from Vladivostok Vladivostok, Russia, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship and the first Quantum Ultra Class ship is the biggest cruise ship ever to call at a Russian port. On the September 9, 2019 the ship arrived… Read the full news article

SAS joins Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft is now being launched. Funded by Nordic Innovation (an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers), a platform is created where SAS together with other Nordic players gather. “We will be a Nordic network that works with both… Read the full news article

PATA announces its theme for 2020: ‘Partnerships for Tomorrow’ in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced its theme for 2020: ‘Partnerships for Tomorrow’. As noted in the SDGs, partnerships for the goals is the primary focus of Sustainable Development Goal 17 – Strengthen the means of implementation… Read the full news article

UNWTO announces the finalists and semi-finalists of the 1st Sports Tourism Startup Competition

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Madrid, Spain, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in collaboration with FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub, and with the support of the Qatar National Tourism Council have announced the finalists and semi-finalists of the 1st Sports Tourism Startup Competition, which recognizes disruptive, inspirational projects that have the potential to make an… Read the full news article

Global air transport Industry High Level Group launches the second edition Aviation Benefits Report

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Montreal, Canada, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — On the sidelines of ICAO’s 40th Assembly this week, the second edition Aviation Benefits Report was launched by the global air transport Industry High Level Group. Comprised of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines appoints Christine P. Richards and Mark B. Dunkerley as its newest Board members

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Sept. 24, 2019) that its Board of Directors had appointed Christine P. Richards and Mark B. Dunkerley as its newest members, effective September 23, 2019. The Board also announced it had been informed by Robert L. Fornaro of his decision to step down… Read the full news article

British Airways launches its sought-after graduate scheme for 2020

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Airline receives 10,000 applications for its 50 placements Finance whizzes, data enthusiasts and aspiring business leaders are being urged to apply for graduate opportunities Airline also announces first ever UK airline Internship Programme LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is on the lookout for ambitious and adventurous graduates to help implement its… Read the full news article

Agoda.com survey: Britons takes the top spot for the highest number of international countries visited

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US ranks 4th out of 11 countries for people who have never been abroad with 29% never having left the States SINGAPORE, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Britons lead the way for globetrotting, taking the top spot for the highest number of international countries visited according to the “Well Traveled Survey” commissioned by Agoda.com, one… Read the full news article

British Airways Holidays unveils Christmas market mini break offerings

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With a sunny summer ending and a chilly Autumn beginning, ‘tis the season to plan a Christmas market mini break with British Airways Holidays. With a merry selection of Christmas markets available from just £99 per person, festivities can begin early by buying gifts in Gothenburg, sampling glühwein in Vienna or ice… Read the full news article

American Express and British Airways launch new credit card for UK business owners

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The new British Airways American Express® Accelerating Business Card is the only business credit card that lets business owners earn both accelerated On Business Points and Avios, making it a fast way to turn company spend into travel rewards and savings.* New Cardmembers will earn 2,200 On Business Points if they spend £3,000 or more… Read the full news article

CDA: O’Hare International Airport named the most-connected airport in the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) today (09/23/2019) announced that O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has once again been named the most-connected airport in the United States for 2019 – the fourth consecutive year it’s earned the distinction. O’Hare was also named the third… Read the full news article

CDA to hold 2019 O’Hare Plane Pull on Saturday, September 28

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is partnering with Chicago law enforcement and businesses to challenge all comers to pull 180,000 pounds, the distance of 12 feet, and help support year-round training and competition for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities. Benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, the 11th Annual O’Hare… Read the full news article

easyJet to reach out to Thomas Cook employees to encourage them to apply for current opportunities

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LUTON, England, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet has today announced that it will be holding drop in sessions for Thomas Cook employees and bolstering its planned upcoming recruitment days in order to be able to accommodate more applicants from Thomas Cook. The airline has also reached out to Thomas Cook employees to encourage… Read the full news article

Gatwick hosted an event to encourage both mothers and daughters to work in the industry

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Unique airside tour of Gatwick designed to encourage both mothers and daughters to consider careers in engineering Female engineering apprentice was on hand to inspire the visitors and talk through her experience at the airport Tour included learning how aircraft park with a laser guided system  LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick provided… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport welcomed inaugural LOT Polish Airlines service to Seoul

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Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (2019.09.23), LOT Polish Airlines took off on its first scheduled flight from Budapest to Seoul. From now on, state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be operating this route regularly, three times a week. It is the first long-haul service to be launched by LOT to Asia from outside… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport receives best airline marketing award at the World Route Development Forum

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Budapest, Hungary, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport received the award for best airline marketing at the World Route Development Forum, the most prestigious event of the aviation industry globally, currently underway in Adelaide, Australia. With this result, the Hungarian airport came out ahead of gateways such as Amsterdam, Istanbul, Hong Kong, or Changi… Read the full news article

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches repatriation programme to bring Thomas Cook customers back to the UK

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Thomas Cook has ceased trading so all Thomas Cook flights are now cancelled. Customers in the UK yet to travel must not go to the airport UK Civil Aviation Authority to launch biggest ever peacetime repatriation Customers currently overseas should check thomascook.caa.co.uk for advice and only go to the airport once they have an alternative flight confirmed… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport hosted aviation-themed Air Smiles Day for children living with profound disabilities and life-limiting conditions

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Bristol, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A respite day for children and adults living with profound disabilities and life-limiting conditions saw 20 children and 14 adults from Bristol and the surrounding regions spend a day at Bristol Airport as part of an aviation-themed Air Smiles Day on Saturday 21 September. The Air Smiles Day… Read the full news article

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 news article

SFO Museum hosts new exhibition: Flying the Freedom Birds: Airlines and the Vietnam War

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New Exhibition Based on Extensive Interviews Provides Insight into the Experience of Serving Aboard the Commercial Airliners that Flew Thousands of Troops To and From Vietnam SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Freedom Bird. For the Vietnam generation of U.S. military veterans, this phrase meant only one thing; the aircraft that brought… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas will sail the Eastern Mediterranean in style come summer 2020

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Royal Caribbean Marks its Boldest Summer in Europe with Two Reimagined Ships in 2020 MIAMI, FL, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — From coast to coast and bow to stern, Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas will sail the Eastern Mediterranean in style come summer 2020. The cruise line has released details of the ship’s upcoming $110… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces a new lifestyle brand, Caption by Hyatt

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 24, 2019)  announced Caption by Hyatt, a new lifestyle brand within the select service category that will bring people closer together, allowing them to work, eat or socialize in comfortable, flexible, communal spaces that encourage meaningful conversations and connections. The Caption by Hyatt… Read the full news article

Arkansas Tourism: Central Arkansas is a convenient basecamp for a variety of birding adventures this fall

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — No matter the season, Arkansas is a prime destination for birdwatching. Fall in particular is a great time to visit The Natural State’s birding areas. The season brings cooler temperatures and fall foliage that enhance the experience, while also offering the opportunity to see migratory birds… Read the full news article

Norwegian offers unique opportunity to holidaymakers to travel between the Arctic and Antarctica

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Airline network connects world’s northernmost and southernmost airports in four flights LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian today (Sep 24, 2019) announces that holidaymakers, travel enthusiasts and #avgeeks now have the unique opportunity to travel between the Arctic and Ushuaia, one of the world’s southernmost cities and gateway to Antarctica on Norwegian from… Read the full news article

Wyndham Destinations and Caesars Entertainment extend successful marketing partnership

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Expansion Brings Additional Wyndham Guest Touchpoints to Caesars’ Vegas Resorts for Elevated Service Experience, New Hospitality Jobs to the Market ORLANDO, Fla. and LAS VEGAS, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, and Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers, today (Sept. 23, 2019) announced… Read the full news article

Motel 6 announces collaboration with rock star Barns Courtney to bring its music-loving guests exciting opportunities this fall

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Motel 6, the economy lodging brand that lets you “save more for what you travel for™,” today (Sept. 24, 2019) announced a new collaboration that will bring its music-loving guests exciting opportunities this fall. The brand is partnering with frequent Motel 6 guest and rock star Barns… Read the full news article

Jet Aviation and Amira Air announce partnership

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Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation announces partnership with Amira Air, a Vienna-based aircraft operator, adding a Global Express to its managed fleet in EMEA, effective immediately. The recently refurbished Global Express is based in Vienna, Austria and available for charter.  It accommodates up to 12 passengers and features a crew rest area… Read the full news article

Radisson Hotel Group announces signing of its fourth Radisson Blu property in Romania

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of its fourth Radisson Blu property in Romania, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cluj-Napoca – based in the regional capital of Transylvania. Due to open in spring 2021, the property will build on Radisson Blu’s leading position as the largest… Read the full news article