Category Archives: Travel Services

Bombardier and Ryukyu Air Commuter celebrate the official unveiling of the airline’s Q400 Cargo-Combi aircrafts in Okinawa

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TORONTO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft celebrated today with Ryukyu Air Commuter Co., Ltd (RAC) of Okinawa, Japan as the airline unveiled two of its Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft during a special ceremony held at the Japan Transocean Air Maintenance Center at Naha Airport, Okinawa. RAC, the launch customer of the Q400 Cargo-Combi… Read the full press release

Norwegian celebrates one year anniversary at Birmingham Airport with £29.90 flights to Malaga for winter

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Birmingham, UK, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian is marking its one year anniversary since taking off from Birmingham Airport for the first time by increasing flights to Malaga for the summer and putting on sale the first of its winter flights for 2016 from £29.90 today. Norwegian is the fastest growing airline at… Read the full press release

Boutique Air launches service between Vernal (UT), Denver and Salt Lake City beginning March 30th

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Boutique Air Announces Start Date for Vernal Flights to Denver and Salt Lake City Carrier to offer fares starting at $69 to Denver, $49 to Salt Lake City SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Boutique Air announced today that it will be initiating service between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, UT, Denver International… Read the full press release

Carlson Wagonlit Travel announces the appointment of Matt Beatty as EVP, Traveler Services

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MINNEAPOLIS, 2016-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) today announced that Matt Beatty will join the global executive team as Executive Vice President, Traveler Services. Beatty has worked at CWT for nearly 25 years and moves to the executive team having been President, US Military & Government Markets, since 2011. He will continue… Read the full press release

Lufthansa provides more passenger comfort in the A350-900

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COLOGNE, Germany, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The A350-900 provides Lufthansa passengers with a comfortable traveling experience. With its wider cabin passengers have more room and a generous sense of space. A self-service section in Business Class provides more passenger comfort, plus new seats in economy and larger monitors. Thanks to a special lighting concept,… Read the full press release

North West launches first guided busway on 3 April 2016

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Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers will be travelling in first class comfort and style from Sunday (3 April) when new services launch on the North West’s first guided busway. The 4.5-mile bus-only guideway between Leigh, Tyldesley and Ellenbrook provides super-smooth, rapid connections for passengers thanks to a unique concrete track. It… Read the full press release

Vistara launches its exclusive signature lounge for its Business Class and Club Vistara Gold customers at New Delhi’s T3 terminal

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New Delhi, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — In a constant endeavor to make the flying experience joyful, Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier that is setting new service and customer experience standards, unveiled its exclusive signature lounge for its Business Class and Club Vistara Gold customers at New Delhi’s award-winning T3 terminal. The Vistara… Read the full press release

Arqaam Capital and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts partner to manage and operate Four Seasons Resort Hvar, Croatia

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Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arqaam Capital (“Arqaam”), the specialist emerging markets investment bank, has entered into a partnership with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, to manage and operate Arqaam’s luxury mixed use resort currently being developed on the island of Hvar in Croatia. Four SeasonsResort Hvar,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa hosts Surfing Champions Trophy from August 8 to 14, 2016

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Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Republic of Maldives, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — As surf season gets underway in the Maldives, so too does the build up to the country’s hottest invitational:Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. And kicking off 2016’s illustrious line-up, big wave legend Shane Dorian has confirmed his return to defend last year’s… Read the full press release

Dubai International smartwatch app now available on iOS and Android

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First international hub to offer smartwatch experience on both iOS and Android  Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tech savvy, early-adopting passengers flying through Dubai International (DXB) will now have timely, important travel information delivered to them on their smartwatch following the launch of a new service integrating the gadget with Dubai Airports’ popular… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates launch of three new routes from Skopje

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today joined Skopje airport authorities to celebrate the launch of the third new route from Skopje in less than a week, and to mark the announcement of a new route to Hamburg. Wizz Air commenced flights from… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises® took delivery of its second ship Viking Sea

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Los Angeles, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced it took delivery of Viking Sea, the company’s second ship. The delivery ceremony took place today when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On April 3, Viking Sea will set sail from Istanbul and will make her way… Read the full press release

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., announces the appointment of Craig Bond as VP of operations for South Asia and Southeast Asia

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, today announced the appointment of Craig Bond as vice president of operations for South Asia and Southeast Asia. In this capacity, Bond will have responsibility for a portfolio of 11 Oakwood-branded serviced apartments currently… Read the full press release

Jet Airways inaugurates daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto

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The airline will operate daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The first aircraft of Jet Airways landed in the morning of Easter Sunday on Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Effective today, India’s premier international airline will operate three daily non-stop flights from Amsterdam to… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels & Resorts presenta EcoTouch, un programa innovador para eventos y reuniones sostenibles

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El hotel Meliá Castilla de Madrid ha reunido a las principales cuentas especializadas en la organización de eventos para dar a conocer las características del programa  Mallorca, España, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — La marca de hoteles Meliá Hotels & Resorts ha presentado su nuevo programa para la celebración de eventos y reuniones, EcoTouch Meetings,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

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CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro combines the brand’s effortless luxury experience with a Brazilian design and hospitality in an urban resort setting. Guests can enjoy its prime beachfront location in the exclusive… Read the full press release

Moody’s upgrades CVG’s revenue bonds rating to A2 from A3

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Upgrade Reflects Airport’s Strong Credit Profile Hebron, KY, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded CVG’s revenue bonds rating to A2 from A3, citing “the significant progress CVG has made in transitioning from a connecting hub to a multi-carrier, origin and destination (O&D) airport” as the reason for the upgrade. Moody’s also… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines named the Best Airline in Nigeria by the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, was chosen as the Best Airline in Nigeria by the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA) on 17 March 2016. The ceremony took place at the Association’s 40th annual general meeting at Premier Hotel Ibadan. The 1500 members of the… Read the full press release

South African Airways becomes the official airline of the South African Men’s Senior National Team, Bafana Bafana

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JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the leading carrier on the continent, has scored a brilliant home goal by clinching a sponsorship deal with Bafana Bafana, the South African Men’s Senior National Team, popularly known as Bafana Bafana. The sponsorship agreement which secures the South African national carrier as the official… Read the full press release

Dutch designer Jan Taminiau designs new KLM’s World Business Class comfort bags

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dutch designer Jan Taminiau is designing comfort bags for KLM Royal Dutch Airline’s World Business Class. From Sunday, 27 March, 2016, passengers in KLM World Business Class will be given these luxury comfort bags as an exclusive present aboard intercontinental flights. Jan Taminiau will design new comfort… Read the full press release

British Airways to start three direct flights a week from Gatwick to Cape Town from November 24

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ newest route from Gatwick means you’ll be able to leave it all behind for Cape Town and enjoy an adventurous break in the spectacular South African city. From November 24 the airline’s customers will be able to soak up Table Mountain’s stunning views, explore the Cape Peninsular… Read the full press release

O’Hare International Airport welcomes two new food concessions – Summer House Santa Monica and Green Market

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CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) officially welcomed two new food concessions – Summer House Santa Monica and Green Market – to O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday, March 22. Summer House Santa Monica, from the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, is located in Terminal 2, past security, across from the… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive takes delivery of its second brand new Gulfstream G650ER

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Qatar Executive experiences great demand for the Gulfstream G650ER Qatar Executive’s G650ER connects the Middle East and North America non-stop DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of award-winning Qatar Airways, has taken delivery of a second brand new Gulfstream G650ER. In time for the upcoming busy spring… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways joins initiative to protect endangered species from illegal trade; signs the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration

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Qatar Airways commits to industry standard for transportation of live animals DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Industry Declaration at Buckingham Palace in the presence of HRH The Duke of Cambridge and The Rt. Hon. the Lord Hague of Richmond. Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of Matt Shelby as managing director of corporate real estate

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Seattle, 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Matt Shelby has joined Alaska Airlines as managing director of corporate real estate. He’ll be responsible for the oversight of Alaska and Horizon Air’s airport real estate activities, specifically in Seattle. “Matt is a seasoned professional with extensive aviation, legal, policy and operational experience,” said Karen Gruen, Alaska Airlines’… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines adds Seattle-Tacoma to its growing route network

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Twice-daily service to/from Los Angeles starts today, Las Vegas service begins April 14 MIRAMAR, Fla., 2016-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Space Needle, Puget Sound, the Pike Place Market, and now…Spirit Airlines! As the first new domestic carrier to join Seattle-Tacoma in eight years, Spirit Airlines is giving the people of the Emerald City more… Read the full press release

£800million worth of investment programme launched at Britain’s busiest railway station London Waterloo

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Biggest package of improvements for passengers travelling to and from London Waterloo for decades Better station, extra seats and a fleet of new trains 30% increase in peak time passenger capacity by 2019 Infrastructure investment includes longer platforms for longer trains Improved depots for this railway’s biggest ever fleet of trains LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel… Read the full press release

TV personality Ferne McCann achieves bus driving qualification as part of Stagecoach campaign to attract more female bus drivers

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• This Morning presenter passed bus driving test after training with Stagecoach • Star backing campaign to attract more female bus drivers Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TV personality Ferne McCann has successfully achieved her bus driving qualification after training with Stagecoach as part of a campaign to attract more female bus… Read the full press release

Scotland’s bus operators pave way for seamless travel between bus, rail, ferry and subway with smart ticketing

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Three quarters of Scottish population to benefit by 2017 Smart ticketing also to extend to rail, ferries and subway Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operators across Scotland have outlined their commitment to deliver multi-operator smart ticketing for millions of Scottish bus customers, paving the way for seamless travel between bus, rail, ferry… Read the full press release

Stagecoach East Scotland short-listed for top honour at the 2016 UK Coach Awards

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Perth, Scotland, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach East Scotland has been short-listed for a top honour at the 2016 UK Coach Awards. The transport company’s Express City Connect network has been nominated for the Top Express Operation at the 7th annual event due to be held in Manchester. Stagecoach East Scotland hopes to retain… Read the full press release