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Hampton by Hilton brand announces the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Kansas City/Downtown Financial District

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CKANSAS CITY, Mo. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand, the global mid-priced hotel that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers around the world, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn by Hilton Kansas City/Downtown Financial District. The 74-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton… Read the full press release

TRYP by Wyndham Maritime Hotel: TRYP by Wyndham announces its first hotel in Florida set to open in March 2017

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Lifestyle trendsetter announces U.S. expansion with first Florida hotel PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — TRYP by Wyndham, Spanish-born brand and lifestyle hospitality trendsetter, is bringing its unique urban twist to Fort Lauderdale with the TRYP by Wyndham Maritime Hotel, the brand’s first hotel in Florida and third in the U.S. The 150-room, new… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group unveils vision to elevate travel experience for millennials and the diverse global middle class

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World’s largest hotel company calls for the democratization of hospitality; repositions iconic brands for the global middle class and millennials PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group (WHG), the world’s most diverse and largest hotel company based on number of hotels, today unveiled its vision for the democratization of travel, bringing the… Read the full press release

Flybe announces mid-week bargain flights in Europe

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Leading regional airline offers mid-week Euro flight bargains with seats on sale featuring savings of up to 15% DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is highlighting an often overlooked travel tip to those looking for the best value seats with a campaign indicating the value of mid-week travel… Read the full press release

Flybe’s third franchise partner, Blue Islands takes off its distinctive new operating colours

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Blue Islands franchise partnership with Europe’s largest regional airline goes live DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is pleased to report that its third franchise partner, Blue Islands, took to the skies on Monday 6th June 2016 in its distinctive new operating colours. Vincent Hodder, Flybe’s Chief Revenue… Read the full press release

Flybe starts new daily service between Southampton and Lyon

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Leading regional airline takes off to Lyon with daily flights from South Coast base under Government’s Regional Air Connectivity Fund DEVON, UK, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ —  Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, today (4th June 2016) starts flying its new daily service between Southampton and Lyon, with one way fares from £29.99 including taxes… Read the full press release

Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal re-elected to IATA Board of Governors for fifth successive tenure

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MUMBAI, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal has been re-elected to the prestigious International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Board of Governors for a fifth successive tenure. The reappointment follows IATA’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. As a member of the Board of Governors, Mr. Goyal will participate in… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport: Hainan Airlines launches service to Beijing

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Today marks a major milestone in the drive to create a Northern Powerhouse, as the first ever direct, scheduled flight from anywhere outside of London to mainland China launches, from Manchester Airport. Also hailed as a significant moment for UK aviation, the Hainan Airlines service to Beijing takes… Read the full press release

Hyatt further expands its footprint in Europe with plans of Hyatt Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Hyatt Regency Sofia mark will the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Bulgaria’s capital city CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Terra Tour Service EOOD for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the first Hyatt-branded… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation works with M&L Hospitality to open Hyatt Regency hotel in Sydney, Australia

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with a M&L Hospitality affiliate for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Sydney, Australia. The hotel, located at 161 Sussex Street and previously part of the Four Points by Sheraton brand, will be… Read the full press release

World’s largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas sets sail on her inaugural cruise from her summer homeport of Barcelona

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MIAMI, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley, sends off the cruise line’s newest ship, Harmony of the Seas, as she departs on her inaugural cruise from her summer homeport of Barcelona, Spain this week. Coming off of receiving stellar guest satisfaction scores and feedback on its first repositioning… Read the full press release

Second annual Salomon Valley to Peak trail running race on September 3 at Whistler Mountain

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Participants Challenged With Tackling the Full Vertical Climb of Whistler Mountain  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Outdoor fitness enthusiasts and trail runners should mark their calendars for the second annual Salomon Valley to Peak trail running race. Whistler Blackcomb and Salomon will host the race September 3 on Whistler Mountain. The Salomon Valley… Read the full press release

The German airline Germania adds Alanya, Turkey to its Hamburg Airport’s route network

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Alanya and Bodrum as new destinations from Hamburg Airport Hamburg, Germany, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The German airline Germania is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport as it celebrates the maiden flight on its new route to Alanya today. Germania is now flying to the city on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast twice weekly. The destination… Read the full press release

South African Airways catering arm AirChefs open catering facility at the King Shaka International Airport

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DURBAN, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — AirChefs, the catering arm of South African Airways, today opened a new state-of-the art catering facility at the King Shaka International Airport which promises growth opportunities in the province. “The KwaZulu-Natal region is ideally placed for expansion and growth, with a number of international airlines now flying from Durban,… Read the full press release

Passengers can again use the new train station that gives direct access to the departures hall in Brussels Airport

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — From Wednesday 8 June, passengers travelling to and from Brussels Airport by train can again make use of the new train station that gives direct access to the terminal. For the train travellers this means a considerable improvement in comfort. They can again take the escalators or elevators… Read the full press release

Air France now operates daily flights to New York-JFK from Paris-Orly

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• A new daily service linking Paris-Orly to New York-JFK; • Optimized connections to and from the French regions;  • A new 330 sq. m. lounge at Paris-Orly; • Paris – New York, a 70–year history. PARIS, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting today, Air France is serving New York-JFK on departure from Paris-Orly with… Read the full press release

Gatwick outlines pledges to the Prime Minister which offer road map to delivering new runway for Britain

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-09 — /Travel PR News/ — On behalf of the Board and Shareholders of Gatwick Airport Limited, Chairman Sir Roy McNulty has today written to the Prime Minister setting out a series of pledges which offer a road map to delivering a new runway for Britain. The pledges to the Prime Minister that Gatwick has… Read the full press release

IATA: Aeromexico to host the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico from 4-6 June 2017

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DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Aeromexico will host the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event will attract the top leadership of the air transport industry to Cancun, Mexico from 4-6 June 2017. “Cancun is an excellent choice for the… Read the full press release

IATA announces leadership changes at the conclusion of its 72nd AGM in Dublin, Ireland

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Walsh to chair Board of Governors; de Juniac confirmed as DG and CEO DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG) succeeds Andres Conesa, CEO of… Read the full press release

IATA launches New Distribution Capability Certification Registry

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DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the New Distribution Capability (NDC) Certification Registry to recognize those companies that have implemented part or all of the NDC technical standard. The Registry lists airlines, travel agents and aggregators (such as global distribution systems) that have achieved NDC certification… Read the full press release

British Airways’ list of top ten European destinations for Father’s Day gift inspiration

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to ‘go further’ for Father’s Day (Sunday June 19), British Airways has compiled a list of top ten European destinations for gift inspiration. To mark the day, the airline had fun re-naming some of its destinations on a departures board at Heathrow Terminal 5, to read;… Read the full press release

British Airways announces 20% discount on its full-motion flight simulator experiences just in time for Father’s Day

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is offering the perfect Father’s Day gift idea for dads wanting to unleash their inner pilot with a 20 per cent discount on its full-motion flight simulator experiences. The airline is offering the Father’s Day discount on gift vouchers booked by June 19, 2016* for use during… Read the full press release

British Airways crew members joined two Paralympians hand glide onto Rio’s Ipanema Beach to raise funds for the charity Dreamflight

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — With Rio 2016 just around the corner, daring British Airways crew members joined two Paralympians to hand glide onto Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Ipanema Beach to raise funds for the charity Dreamflight. The pilots and cabin crew, based out of Heathrow, had operated the London to Rio flight the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy celebrations, Madrid between 23 – 27 June

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Stars from the Indian film fraternity will experience Qatar Airways’ award-winning hospitality while attending IIFA in Spain DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is proud to be the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations, which recognise the most talented actors within the popular Indian film fraternity. The… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines celebrates Pride Month with pledge to donate funds to the It Gets Better Project

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Alaska partnering with Uber to raise money, celebrate summer LGBT pride festivities SEATTLE, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is celebrating Pride Month with a pledge to donate funds to the It Gets Better Project, in partnership with Uber. In addition, the airline is offering flight deals and giveaways, and participating in celebrations… Read the full press release

Dragonair to offer Hyatt-specialty restaurant inspired inflight menus

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today announced that it will join hands with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts to launch a regional collaboration, offering Hyatt-specialty restaurant inspired inflight menus by star chefs to Dragonair’s passengers. This is the first time Dragonair and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts have forged such an extensive collaboration across… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines strengthened their cooperation with bilateral code-share relationship

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DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines, both members of the oneworld alliance, have strengthened their cooperation with a bilateral code-share relationship. Both airlines will code-share on each other’s flights between their respective hubs – Qatar Airways’ thrice daily Airbus A340-600 operations to Colombo and SriLankan Airlines’ daily Airbus A330-300 flight to Doha…. Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts closes sale of three non-core assets for approximately $175 million

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BETHESDA, Md., 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) (“Host Hotels” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced that it closed on the sale of three assets previously identified as under contract for approximately $175 million. The transactions comprised the Sheraton Santiago Hotel and… Read the full press release

Boutique Air starts service between McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport in McCook, NE to Denver International Airport

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Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Denver SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) in McCook, NE to Denver International Airport (DEN) beginning June 1st. The airline was recently awarded the DOT Essential Air Service contract… Read the full press release

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announces Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre set to open in Autumn 2017

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DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE:HLT) luxury brand of iconic landmark hotels, today announced the signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a property in the Middle East’s leading gateway for capital and investment, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Waldorf… Read the full press release