Category Archives: Travel Services

Norwegian announces 8% increase in passenger number during April compared to the same month previous year

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LONDON, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Increased demand from business and leisure passengers contributed to Norwegian’s growth in April. The company carried almost 2.3 million passengers this month, an increase of 168,000 passengers compared to April previous year. The load factor was 84.5 per cent, up 2.1 percentage points. Norwegian carried 2,302,041 passengers in April,… Read the full press release

Expedia Affiliate Network Senior Account Manager Fritz Oberhummer named one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016

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Fritz Oberhummer, Senior Account Manager EMEA, Expedia Affiliate Network Brand, was named as one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016 Bellevue, WA, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of the Expedia group, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, is proud to announce that Fritz Oberhummer, Senior… Read the full press release

Meridian partners with Qantas to offer its customers free membership to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and reward new customers with 10,000 Qantas Points

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NEW ZEALAND, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Meridian, New Zealand’s largest electricity provider, has partnered with Qantas to offer its customers free membership to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and reward new customers with 10,000 Qantas Points[i] – enough to book a one-way Jetstar flight within New Zealand[ii]. Existing Meridian customers can also enter a… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide launches new look for their Home Services vehicles

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LOS ANGELES, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has launched a new look for their Home Services vehicles in key metropolitan areas around the United States including Dallas, Northern California, Seattle, Los Angeles and Florida. The program, which wraps vehicles with a vinyl… Read the full press release

Heathrow to exceed the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion

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Airports Commission unanimously recommended Heathrow expansion Heathrow will exceed the overall package of conditions the Commission set Measures include support for an early introduction of ban on scheduled flights for six and a half hours every night after expansion planning consent received and the necessary airspace is modernised Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye writes to the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to join in Japan’s season of festivals this summer

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, invites travelers to join in the Natsu-Matsuri (a.k.a. Summer Festivals) with attractive advance purchase deals that offer up to 25% off the Best Available Rate during Japan’s season of festivals this summer. The best way to experience the country’s… Read the full press release

Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) saved £90,000 in the first year of introducing its new travel policy

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LONDON, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) revealed today that it has saved £90,000 in the first year of introducing its new travel policy, introduced at the end of 2014. The savings have come from AVDC’s innovative travel policy, created in conjunction with Enterprise to bring the council in line with… Read the full press release

IHG announces new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in San Diego set to open in 2018

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InterContinental San Diego is the Latest Development in Partnership with Portman Holdings ATLANTA, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the development of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in San Diego by Lankford-Phelps-Portman (LPP), a development partnership. Set to open in 2018, the… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Technik appoints Michael Kaye as new Head

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VIENNA, Austria, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Kaye (50) has commenced work as the new Head of Austrian Airlines Technik effective May 1, 2016. In this capacity he succeeds Michael Delion, who has taken up a new position at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. “With Michael Kaye we have been able to attract a… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association welcomes Caroline Johnson as Senior Vice President, Membership Operations

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Washington DC, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that Caroline Johnson has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Membership Operations. Johnson will be responsible for leading membership strategy, planning and business operations in North America. Johnson, who has been with CLIA for the last four months as a contractor,… Read the full press release

Shanna Smith appointed San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new Chief of Staff

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San Antonio, Texas, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shanna Smith is the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SACVB) new Chief of Staff.   In her new role, she will focus on the SACVB’s long-term strategic plan, producing critical executive messages, overseeing the organization’s annual meeting, National Travel and Tourism Week initiative and Experience Dedicated Destination… Read the full press release

THOR Inc. announces the appointment of Linda Plopper as Supplier Relations Account Manager

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Mrs. Linda Plopper joins THOR’s team as its new Supplier Relations Account Manager  LANGLEY, UK, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — THOR Inc., a world leading travel services company, today announces the appointment of Supplier Relations Account Manager, Linda Plopper. In her new role, Linda is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with current travel supplier… Read the full press release

Germaine de Capuccini premium skincare products and treatments now available in Hilton Athens at Hiltonia Spa

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New wellness and beauty treatments at Hiltonia Spa ATHENS, Greece, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated in the South of Spain, Germaine de Capuccini has developed some of the world’s most talked about skincare formulations, found in the most exclusive beauty salons and spas throughout the world. The successful combination of natural active ingredients… Read the full press release

Hilton Coylumbridge reduces its carbon footprint with £387.8K investment for new Biomass Energy Centre

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Hilton Coylumbridge Announces Completion of Bespoke Biomass System to Provide Sustainable Energy for the 60-Acre Hotel Located in the Cairngorms National Park COYLUMBIRDGE, U.K., 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hilton Coylumbridge has invested £387.8K in building a new Biomass Energy Centre to replace the previously existing oil fired boilers and reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint…. Read the full press release

Australia records 11.6% increase in visitor arrivals during March 2016

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SYDNEY, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia welcomed 754,600 visitor arrivals during March 2016, an increase of 11.6 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year, according to the latest statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The double digit growth in March brings the number of international visitors to… Read the full press release

Allegiant celebrates new nonstop service to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the launch of low-cost, nonstop flights to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares to Las Vegas from El Paso as low as $43. “We are very excited to launch this new service… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

SAN DIEGO, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new, nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego. To celebrate Allegiant’s new route between El Paso and San Diego, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares for as low as $39.* “We are very excited to… Read the full press release

Maria McGinity appointed Director of Catering Four Seasons Hotel Houston

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Houston, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston has announced the appointment of industry expert Maria McGinity as Director of Catering. McGinity will oversee catering sales and events operations for the luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Houston. McGinity joins the sales and marketing team with diverse background in the… Read the full press release

Amanda Pallagi Naim is the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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Eight-year Four Seasons veteran promoted to top chef position Austin, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For Amanda Pallagi Naim, saying she belongs in the kitchen isn’t an insult, it’s simply the truth. Indeed, the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin can trace her culinary roots back to her childhood in McAllen,… Read the full press release

The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour

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Four Seasons returns to Jakarta with an all-new, all suites hotel in Capital Place on Jalan Gatot Subroto 125 suite hotel with four dining outlets, exclusive event space, luxurious spa and beautifully landscaped pool terrace Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, a sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour will open in the heart… Read the full press release

Unique Six Bedroom Residence is the latest addition to Four Seasons Resort Seychelles’ range of Residential Villas

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Enjoy panoramic ocean views, contemporary design and more than 14,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor living areas at the Resort’s unique Six Bedroom Residence Villa Seychelles, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated on the surrounding hillsides of the Resort’s picturesque Petite Anse bay, the Residence Villas at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles offer a prime location… Read the full press release

airberlin increased capacity utilization in April to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full press release

RCI welcomes new properties from Grupo Vidanta – The Cascades and Kingdom of the Sun to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks

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Opening in 2018 in Nuevo Vallarta, the properties offer access to a theme park created by visionaries in both the entertainment and hospitality worlds HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange, welcomes two new affiliated resorts to its RCI and The Registry Collection®exchange networks. The new properties from… Read the full press release

RCI redesigns its app to allow travelers to search for vacations the way they want

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Latest edition of the RCI® member app includes ways to search for vacations by experience type, making the exploration process fun and efficient for members HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With travelers placing increased focus on experiential travel, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has redesigned its app to allow travelers to… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines marks 30th anniversary of service to Shannon Airport

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Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has restarted nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK, effective May 2, 2016. The U.S. airline, which marks its 30th anniversary of service to Shannon this year, has transported nearly 1.7million passengers since its inaugural flight to the airport on May 8, 1986. “We are… Read the full press release

London City Airport celebrates the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac, France

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LONDON, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A great French icon made a flying visit to London City Airport this week to celebrate the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac. The vintage Citroen 2CV represented the best of France’s heritage while the new air link provides the quickest journey yet between the city of… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation kicks off Military Appreciation Month

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago’s airports are ready to honor our military as the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) kicks off Military Appreciation Month. This annual celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes active and former military personnel traveling through O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Throughout the month of May, the CDA, in… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises’ fourth ship, Viking Sun to spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise

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Los Angeles, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise, spanning 141 days… Read the full press release

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale presented with second consecutive Lighthouse Award as top performing property

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PINEDALE, Wy., 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide‘s mid-priced hotel brand that serves value-conscious and quality-driven travelers, recently recognized Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Pinedale as a top performing property with a second consecutive Lighthouse Award. The recognition is awarded to hotels that have excelled in service and growing customer loyalty. The hotel was recognized for its high… Read the full press release

Hampton by Hilton announces the opening of its newest property Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Dublin

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DUBLIN, Ga. and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-May-03 — /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 & Suites by Hilton Dublin. The 70-room hotel joins the Hampton by Hilton family of… Read the full press release