Category Archives: Travel Services

United Airlines to operate summer service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Great Falls International Airport (Montana) from June 11

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CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will offer nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Great Falls, Montana (Great Falls International Airport (GTF)) from June 11 to August 14, 2016. The summer service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays using a 70-seat CRJ-700 aircraft. Both Saturday and Sunday flights depart Chicago… Read the full press release

Metrolink doubles weekend service on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 to support the full closure of the 91 in Corona

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All 91 Line and IE-OC Line Metrolink tickets “2 for the price of 1,” Feb. 20-21 LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink will double its weekend service and provide a “2-for-1” special on both the 91 Line and the Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 to support the… Read the full press release

Metrolink to begin nighttime track maintenance in Orange County over the course of nine weeks beginning Feb. 8

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Project will not affect passenger service, however residents near tracks will hear increased nighttime activity LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 railroad ties in Orange County over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano. The project, in conjunction… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia: Noma Australia at Barangaroo, Sydney unveils menu for its ten-week residency

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Sydney, Australia, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Noma Australia at Barangaroo, Sydney yesterday unveiled the menu for the sold-out ten-week residency. The restaurant, a partnership between Noma, Tourism Australia and Lendlease, showcases some of Australia’s best and most interesting produce with a strong focus on coastal ingredients. René Redzepi, one of the world’s best-known and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba introduces apothecary-inspired treatment Kuxtal Sensory Garden Journey

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An Apothecary-Inspired Experience at Award-Winning Sense® Spa Awakens the Senses and Promotes Well-being with Customized Treatments Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the premier resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, today introduced the Kuxtal Sensory Garden Journey, an innovative treatment inspired by the Mayan’s deep respect for nature and belief in the… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba received two honors at the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the ultra-luxury resort located in Riviera Maya, was recognized by the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards in two separate categories. Rosewood Mayakoba topped out the ‘Top 25 Hotels in Mexico’ list at number one and ranked thirteen in the ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu unveils innovative, coherent way to evolve a property’s design according to guests’ changing lifestyles and trends

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, today announced the launch of “BluPrint,” a new dynamic interior design offering for the styling of guest rooms, social and public spaces, as well as meetings & events. BluPrint is an innovative, coherent way to evolve a… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces the Radisson RED Makarunah and Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia: the Radisson RED Makarunah featuring 280 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2018…. Read the full press release

Silversea launches wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers looking to recharge both mind and body will find Silversea is offering the perfect blend of enlightening exploration and a holistic approach to rejuvenation with its line-up of more than a dozen wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017. The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered aboard… Read the full press release

Enjoy a family-friendly fun during BC Family Day presented by Nintendo at Whistler Blackcomb

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Whistler Blackcomb to offer 50% off lift and sightsee tickets to all BC residents on February 8, 2016  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Families will find more excitement than ever before atop Whistler Blackcomb at BC Family Day presented by Nintendo. By offering 50% off 1-day lift tickets and sightsee tickets to all… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb launches new web and mobile platform WB+

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New Platform Offers Skiers And Riders The Chance To Track Stats, Collect Badges And Even Win A 2016-2017 Season Pass WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has officially launched WB+, a new web and mobile platform connected to the resort’s RFID technology. WB+ offers guests the option to create a personal profile… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport’s new Airport Traffic Control Tower honored as California’s top engineering project in 2015

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American Council of Engineering Companies recognizes tower as top project in California SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ —  The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored as the top engineering project in the State of California in 2015.  The tower was recognized with the annual “Golden State… Read the full press release

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines and Austrian Airlines sign first codeshare agreement

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Flights to Seoul are immediately bookable at austrian.com The South Korean capital can be reached via Bangkok or Tokyo VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Asiana Airlines of South Korea and Austrian Airlines signed their first codeshare agreement. In line with the stipulations of the agreement, flights to the South Korean capital city… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines appoints Jens Ritter as new head of operations

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Jens Ritter named the new “Accountable Manager“ as of February 1, 2016 The Lufthansa employee strengthens the management team of Austrian Airlines VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jens Ritter has been appointed to strengthen the management team of Austrian Airlines effective today, February 1, 2016. He was appointed by the Management Board… Read the full press release

German news weekly Focus ranks Munich Airport among Germany’s top employers

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MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport ranks among Germany’s top employers. That is one of the results of a recent study conducted by the German news weekly Focus. At a special ceremony in Berlin, the airport’s operating company FMG was honored as the “Best Place to Work in the Transportation and Logistics… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group: United Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and San Francisco in June 2016

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New service by United Airlines represents longest Dreamliner flight in the world SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today welcomed the announcement by United Airlines of its plan to launch non-stop passenger services between Singapore (SIN) and San Francisco (SFO)[1] in June this year. The inaugural SFO-SIN flight will take off… Read the full press release

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Favorite Hotels in the World Gold List

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From Silver in celebrations to Gold in publications, Only St. Kitts and Nevis resort honored NEVIS, West Indies, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2015, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis enters 2016 in Gold. The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have spoken and… Read the full press release

22 Hilton Properties honored in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

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Three Properties Named to the Best Hotels in the USA List and 19 Receive Destination Rankings MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report honored three hotels within the Hilton Portfolio as the best hotels in the USA and 19 as one of the best hotels within their market. All hotels… Read the full press release

easyJet unveils plans for revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft

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Airline aims to trial technology in 2016 LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its strategy of reducing its passengers’ carbon footprint easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft which could save around 50,000 tonnes of fuel and the associated CO2… Read the full press release

easyJet opens of its 27th base in Europe at Venice Marco Polo Airport

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Venice is easyJet’s 27th base in Europe easyJet will base four A319 Airbus aircraft and provide 150 local jobs More choice with 10 new destinations and more flights on existing routes LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today celebrated the opening of its 27th base in Europe at Venice Marco… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport achieves another milestone in its £2 billion transformation programme with the opening of Pier 5

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Caroline Ansell MP opens Pier 5 – an £80 million project for Gatwick Airport Bigger gate rooms and better facilities for arriving and departing passengers Growth in number of stands set to drive more growth at the airport LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Another milestone in Gatwick’s £2 billion transformation programme was reached today… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: Stagecoach South West launches first dedicated 24/7 coach service across the South West

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BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach South West announced today the launch of the South West Falcon: the first dedicated 24/7 coach service connecting major locations across the South West. Stagecoach launching first 24/7 coach service connecting the South West region Investment of £2.5m in fleet of eight new coaches, all with free… Read the full press release

Savile Row Travel upgrades manual processes with Dolphin technology

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent, tailor-made operator Savile Row Travel has introduced Dolphin technology to replace manual processes. The Henley-on-Thames based travel company, specialising in selected luxury resorts, fully integrated FIT and MICE travel, will use Dolphin for ongoing booking management, generating customer documents, business reporting and to streamline operations using Dolphin workflow… Read the full press release

Murwab Hotel Group unveils new exciting destination in Qatar, Simaisma Resort

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The soft opening phase comes after the meticulous construction of this Qatari immaculate oceanfront retreat QATAR, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Simaisma, a Murwab Resort, has today opened its doors to the public, unveiling an exciting new destination for local guests and global travelers visiting Qatar. The property is owned by Simaisma Resort Company… Read the full press release

Aeroplan Program: GOL becomes Aeroplan’s newest airline partner

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TORONTO, Canada, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — As of February 1, 2016, GOL has joined the Aeroplan Program as Aeroplan’s newest airline partner. GOL, based in Brazil, is the largest low-cost and best-fare airline in Latin America. They offer approximately 900 daily flights to 73 destinations, 17 of which are international, in South America, the… Read the full press release

Carlson Wagonlit Travel announces key appointments to its executive team

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has announced three key appointments to its executive team. LONDON, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrew Waller, CWT’s current president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, takes on a newly created role; executive vice president, Global Business Transformation. Waller will focus on driving efficiency and organization effectiveness, reshaping CWT’s business model for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to start non-stop service thrice weekly from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique on 27 March 2016

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Award-winning airline has served the market via Johannesburg since 2012 New non-stop Dreamliner service takes five hours off travel time DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will upgrade to non-stop B787 Dreamliner service three times weekly between Doha and Maputo, Mozambique, effective 27 March 2016. The airline currently serves the Doha –… Read the full press release

Grace D. Lieblein becomes Southwest Airlines Board member

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Grace D. Lieblein as a member of the Board. Lieblein most recently served as Vice President, Global Quality for General Motors (GM), and has more than 20 years of experience in senior executive positions in the Automotive… Read the full press release

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA: Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd finalizes PDP financing of fifty Airbus 320 Neo aircraft scheduled for delivery until 2019

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Fornebu, Norway, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (Norwegian), has arranged for pre-delivery payment financing (PDP) of fifty Airbus 320 Neo aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2016 to 2019. The facility that covers PDP financing for deliveries until the end of 2019… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield: FlySarvaq launches weekly service between Halifax, Iqaluit and Ottawa starting May 6

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Nova Scotia, Canada, 2016-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning May 6, travellers will have a new connection between Halifax, Iqaluit and Ottawa as FlySarvaq launches weekly service at Halifax Stanfield. “We are delighted to welcome FlySarvaq to Halifax Stanfield,” says Ian Arthur, HIAA Chief Commercial Officer. “This new air service will enhance travel options for… Read the full press release