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IHG announces the opening of The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort in Arizona

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IHG's Holiday Inn Club Vacations® to Open Two New Resorts

ORLANDO, FLA., 2015-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Together with Orange Lake Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the addition of a 16th location to the Holiday Inn Club Vacations® portfolio. The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort is located in north Scottsdale, Ariz., near the upscale lifestyle centers Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, among the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases operations in South Africa with the launch of new services between Doha and Durban

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Inaugural flight will depart Hamad International Airport on 17 December Four-times-weekly service to the ‘Golden City’ of Durban increases airline’s weekly flights to South Africa to 21 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will launch new services between Doha and Durban on Thursday, 17 December 2015, offering passengers the opportunity to experience another… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways bans hoverboards and all small vehicles powered by lithium batteries on all its flights

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Safety first as battery powered vehicles are banned on-board DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today announces a ban on battery-powered personal vehicles commonly known as  ‘hoverboards’ on all aircraft as it continues to put the safety of passengers and crew first. Effective immediately, the ban applies to all small vehicles powered by… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo brings Disney’s Beauty & the Beast production to Doha’s Qatar National Convention Centre

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Qatar Airways Cargo provides fully-integrated events charter solutions for large-scale productions, exhibitions and conferences DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo was the official transportation company for Disney’s Beauty & the Beast production as it moved from Bucharest in Romania to Doha’s Qatar National Convention Centre on board the airline’s B747 Freighter this… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines, the Port of Seattle and Boeing partner to power all flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with sustainable aviation biofuel

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Biofuel use for all Sea-Tac flights to reduce carbon emissions and support aviation biofuel development in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Alaska Airlines [NYSE:ALK], the Port of Seattle and Boeing [NYSE:BA] are partnering to move toward a significant environmental goal: powering all flights by all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with… Read the full press release

Singapore Land Authority and Singapore Tourism Board award contract to COMO Lifestyle Pte Ltd to develop Blocks 17 and 18 Dempsey Road in Tanglin Village for retail and F&B use

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SINGAPORE, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) conducted a tender on 13 August 2015 to develop Blocks 17 and 18 Dempsey Road, within the Dempsey cluster of Tanglin Village, for retail and F&B use. The joint effort between the SLA and the STB aims… Read the full press release

Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches brand new look as it celebrates its 25th anniversary; new CEO Filip Boyen outlines ambitious plans for the future

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LONDON, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced a brand new look and feel designed to demonstrate a contemporary and forward-thinking positioning for the luxury brand as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The unveiling coincides with the appointment of new CEO, Filip Boyen, and a successful International… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair combined traffic figures for November 2015 reports 8.1% increase compared to November 2014

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HONG KONG, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for November 2015 that show a sizeable increase in the number of passengers carried but a fall in the volume of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month in 2014. Cathay Pacific and… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways supports the Homecoming programme by Invotech; bringing home-grown achievers back to Hong Kong to help youth achieve their entrepreneurial vision

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HONG KONG, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways strives to employ innovative solutions that can enhance the overall passenger experience and help its customers to travel well. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, and to help encourage new ways of thinking and idea-generation among the younger generation, the airline… Read the full press release

airberlin the first German airline to serve double cheeseburger on board

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BERLIN, 2015-12-17 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin recently announced its new connections to Boston, Dallas and San Francisco. The company is the first German airline to serve a double cheeseburger at an altitude of 10,000 metres, to compensate all those who currently are not winging their way to the motherland of burgers. Prepared fresh… Read the full press release

airberlin wins the Golden Award for Mampe’s “FliegerCocktail” at the 34th Mercury Award ceremony

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Second consecutive Mercury Award for airberlin BERLIN, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Only the best for our guests: airberlin has won the world’s most prestigious innovation award in the in-flight catering industry. The airline received the Golden Award for its “FliegerCocktail” – created by Berlin’s oldest spirits distillery, Mampe, and available exclusively onboard airberlin… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines launches “Japan Explorer Pass” to provide overseas visitors with options on flights traveling in Japan

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Tokyo, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) decided to introduce “Japan Explorer Pass,” a newly flexible fare designed to provide overseas visitors with more option on flights traveling in Japan. Reservations and sales are available from today (December 08, 2015). “Japan Explorer Pass” fare offers simple and affordable travel in Japan, which features: –… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail celebrates its 5th anniversary with new renovations and offerings

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Vail, U.S.A., 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail marked its 5th anniversary on December 10, 2015, celebrating a half-decade of luxury in the Rocky Mountains. Throughout its distinguished tenure in the heart of Vail Village, the award-winning hotel has continued to evolve to provide the ultimate mountain vacation, elevating the guest… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Ascend Hotel Collection announces continued Caribbean growth with the addition of Opus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana

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Opus Hotel Becomes The Company’s First Property In Guyana GEORGETOWN, Guyana, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced continued Caribbean growth with the addition of the elegant 25-room Opus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana on the coast… Read the full press release

Norwegian Airlines to introduce three-times-weekly flights from Oakland International Airport to London Gatwick starting May 12, 2016

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Oakland, CA, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Those with an eye on Oakland over the last few years have watched the Bay Area gem emerge as a premier destination. Oakland has been making a name for itself as a “city on the rise” across a spectrum of industries – tech, food, development, tourism, and thanks to the… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland: Benjamin Franklin the largest containership to ever visit the U.S. scheduled to arrive New Year’s Eve

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Oakland, CA, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The largest containership to ever visit the U.S. is scheduled to arrive here New Year’s Eve, the Port of Oakland announced today.  The Port said the 1,300-foot-long Benjamin Franklin will make a one-day stop on its maiden voyage.  Its arrival could forever change the nature of trade between… Read the full press release

Embraer Executive Jets announces order for new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer in the Middle East

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São José dos Campos – SP, Brazil, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets today announced the order for a new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer, based in the Middle East. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and Legacy 600s that are currently operating in the Middle East. The aircraft… Read the full press release

Wanfeng Aviation Co., Ltd. takes delivery of China’s first Phenom 100E from Embraer Executive Jets

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets announced today the delivery of the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. Based in Zhejiang province, Wanfeng Auto Holding Group is a large private joint-stock enterprise… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways awarded World’s Leading Airline for the seventh consecutive year at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2015

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LONDON, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi flag-carrier Etihad Airways has been awarded the title of World’s Leading Airline for the seventh consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final 2015. The award presentations were the highlight of the red carpet event which welcomed over 300 industry leaders from around the globe… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise

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HONG KONG, 2015-12-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) successfully conducted its annual aircraft crash and rescue exercise this morning, proving its readiness and effectiveness in handling potential contingencies. This is the first time that the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has staged a large-scale air and sea rescue exercise with… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport reports of 8.8% increase in passenger traffic in November 2015 YoY

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HONG KONG, 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded steady growth in passenger volume and flight movements in November. During the month, passenger traffic rose 8.8% year on year to 5.6 million, while flight movements increased by 3.2% to 33,980. Cargo throughput dropped by 3.1% to 407,000 tonnes, compared to… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Uber Technologies to host Lake Tahoe’s first official Uber ride

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Olympic Valley, Calif., 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has partnered with Uber Technologies, Inc to host Lake Tahoe’s first official Uber ride. Today Olympic skier Jonny Moseley and Squaw Valley athlete Michelle Parker took the first official Uber ride in Lake Tahoe from Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows. “We’re proud to support… Read the full press release

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows opens new terrain following 17 inches of fresh snow fall and with more snow in the forecast

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•    Alpine Meadows opens Hot Wheels and Subway chairlifts, additional openings anticipated at both mountains with more snow in the forecast •    Scheduled terrain park openings include Tiegel at Alpine Meadows, Gold Coast and Belmont parks at Squaw Valley Click here for New Snow Photos and B-Roll** **For Media Use Only, Courtesy of Squaw Valley… Read the full press release

Concur honored with Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award

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BELLEVUE, Wash., 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2016. The Employees’ Choice Awards program, now in its eighth year, relies solely on the input of employees, who elect… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces Ooredoo as exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across its fleet

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DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that Ooredoo, the fastest-growing telecommunications company in the world, will be the exclusive three-year sponsor of on-board Wi-Fi across the airline’s state-of-the-art fleet. This pioneering partnership sees two of the country’s biggest brands come together to offer customers worldwide one of the best… Read the full press release

Qatar Executive welcomes its first Gulfstream G650ER to its Expanding Fleet

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Qatar Executive’s G650ER Connects Middle East to North America Non-stop First of 30 New Gulfstream Jets Now Available For Charter from Qatar Executive DOHA, Qatar, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, took delivery of its first Gulfstream G650ER in a ceremony at Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, United States, last… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the appointment of Daniel Twerenbold as the new General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport

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BRUSSELS, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced the successor of hotel legend Werner Knechtli, renowned General Manager of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport. From January 1, 2016, Daniel Twerenbold will take over the lead of the hotel. Knechtli will leave the Rezidor Hotel Group by the end of… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Virgin Trains launches service connecting Stirling and Falkirk to London

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Edinburgh, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Virgin Trains service connecting Stirling and Falkirk to London has been launched by Scotland’s Transport Minister. Derek Mackay was joined by the council leaders of Stirling and Falkirk to see off the inaugural 5.26am departure and welcomed the role it will play in supporting Scotland’s economy…. Read the full press release

IHG unveils its latest opening InterContinental® Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, France

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Bordeaux, France, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to unveil its latest opening InterContinental® Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel, France. The hotel has been elegantly converted from the current Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa and is IHG’s fifth InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property… Read the full press release

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort wins World’s Leading Luxury Resort for the second time

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Danang, Vietnam, 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort was accredited at the Grand Final Ceremony of the World Travel Awards Worldwide Categories which was held at El Jadida, Morocco. Annually, various sectors of the tourism industry are recognised, rewarded and celebrated at the World’s Travel Awards ceremony with the attendance of… Read the full press release