Category Archives: Travel Services

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) to operate additional non-stop scheduled flights between the capitals of Ukraine and Poland

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KIEV, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Within the period of Summer 2016 Schedule Ukraine International Airlines will increase flight frequency between Kiev and Warsaw by launching additional flights. Effective March 27, 2016, UIA will be operating additional non-stop scheduled flights between the capitals of Ukraine and Poland. The flights will be operated on modern… Read the full press release

Lufthansa crew will appear in anniversary costumes to celebrate the airline’s 60th birthday

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From Munich to Charlotte, Vancouver and Dubai / In costume at the airport and on selected European flights / “Culinary Oktoberfest” in the lounges and on board MUNICH, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — In just a few weeks, it will be “take off” time for the Munich folk costume crew during Oktoberfest. This year,… Read the full press release

Enterprise notified over 7,400 local govs in US and Canada to help address outstanding fines for traffic, parking and toll violations by car rental customers

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Enterprise Holdings: “No one wants to be surprised with a fine for unpaid violations after traveling” ST. LOUIS, 2015-9-4 — /Travel PR News/ — In an ongoing effort to help address outstanding fines for traffic, parking and toll violations by car rental customers, Enterprise Holdings has notified more than 7,400 local governments in the United States and… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow on the new public-private Centennial Challenge Fund to address critical parks funding priorities

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WASHINGTON, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on an Obama Administration proposal to commemorate the upcoming 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by establishing a new public-private Centennial Challenge Fund to address critical funding priorities: “Our national parks reflect America’s heritage and include some… Read the full press release

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali to Debut on September 5

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Chevy Chase, Md., 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated where temples stand majestic against a backdrop of rice terraces, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is pleased to announce its official debut in Ubud, Bali on September 5, 2015, as the third bespoke resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio. Named after the entrance to a traditional… Read the full press release

Ritz-Carlton: The Elizabeth Park Hotel, Budapest opens in 2016 following an extensive renovation program

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Chevy Chase, Md, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is delighted to announce that from 1st September The Elizabeth Park Hotel, Budapest, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel will be managed by the company and following an extensive renovation program, the hotel will be re-launched as The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest in Spring 2016…. Read the full press release

Explore Minnesota: join us for a special proclamation to celebrate Minnesota’s vibrant craft beverage scene and its importance to the state’s travel industry

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St. Paul, MN, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Explore Minnesota: join us for a special proclamation to celebrate Minnesota’s vibrant craft beverage scene and its importance to the state’s travel industry WHAT: 2015 “Minnesota Brewer & Vintner Day” at the Minnesota State Fair Join Lt. Gov. Tina Smith and Explore Minnesota for a special… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines: international flights affected due to shortage of available pilots

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PORT OF SPAIN, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines confirms that its international flights scheduled for departure from Kingston and Montego Bay  today, have been affected by many of its Jamaica-based pilots who were rostered to operate these flights, and fell ill. Caribbean Airlines immediately commenced its procedure to contact customers travelling on… Read the full press release

Wizz Air reports 19% increase of the passenger numbers in August

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Budapest, 2015-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for August 2015. In August, Wizz Air enhanced its operations infrastructure with a brand new purpose-built aircraft maintenance hangar in Budapest. The 2,000 square metre building is designed to… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: New regional air services announced by Jetstar will boost both domestic and international tourism

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — New regional air services announced today by Jetstar will boost both domestic and international tourism, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand says. TIA has welcomed today’s announcement that Jetstar is introducing services to four regional New Zealand destinations. Tourism operators and their communities will need to… Read the full press release

Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Visit Indiana encourage travelers to experience the autumn treasures that abound throughout the Hoosier State

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Indianapolis, IN, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The school year has started, the leaves are beginning to change color and football will soon resume its rightful place as master of the weekend. These annual harbingers can only mean one thing: fall is back. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Visit Indiana encourage travelers to explore… Read the full press release

Vietjet staff with special uniform to celebrate Vietnam’s 70th National Day

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Ho Chi Minh City, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of Vietnam’s 70th National Day, first celebrated on September 2, 1945, Vietjet’s famously fun and friendly staff is wearing a special uniform featuring Vietnam’s national flag to greet all passengers coming on board. Vietjet has also recently announced it will launch a… Read the full press release

Cape Town Tourism: activities for visitors and locals during September in Cape Town, South Africa

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CAPE TOWN,  South Africa, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Spring is in the air and this signals the start of the travel industry’s biggest month, Tourism Month. 27 September is World Tourism Day, highlighting and celebrating the importance of the industry in creating jobs and helping to build sustainable societies. This international day’s theme for 2015… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide inc debuts Tribute Portfolio in Europe with the addition of the Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Starwood’s 10th Brand Kicks off Global Expansion with First Independent Hotel in London LONDON, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of Tribute Portfolio in Europe with the addition of the Great Northern Hotel , a Tribute Portfolio Hotel . Launched this past April as Starwood’s… Read the full press release

US Open official hotel sponsor Westin Hotels & Resorts announced two new ways for both guests and tennis enthusiasts to experience the tournament

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Westin Hits another Ace, Offering Fans an Inside Look at New York City’s Largest Tennis Event with New Show and Evening Match Viewing Events STAMFORD, Conn., 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspired by the electric atmosphere in New York City during one of tennis’ premier events, Westin Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel sponsor of the… Read the full press release

John Valletta appointed Vice President with oversight to the enterprise franchise operations at G6 Hospitality

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Economy Lodging Leader Welcomes Hotelier Veteran DALLAS, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, announced the appointment of John Valletta as Vice President with oversight to the enterprise franchise operations reporting to Mike Brower, Executive Vice President of Operations… Read the full press release

IHG, IL&FS Skills launch the 2nd IHG Academy branded training centre in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

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INDIA, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and IL&FS Skills, one of India’s largest skills development organisations have launched the second IHG Academy branded training centre under their partnership in Kalimpong, West Bengal. The first branded training centre was launched in New Delhi last… Read the full press release

Steigenberger partner with the Federal Government and not-for-profit Arbeit und Leben e.V. to offer 15 young people from Barcelona a chance to train in its hotels

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2015-9-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is living up to its status as a 2015 “Germany’s Top Employer” award winner by joining forces with the Federal Government and the not-for-profit education and training association Arbeit und Leben e.V. to offer 15 young people from Barcelona a chance to train… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines returns to service at Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport

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DALLAS, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines announced today it will return to service at Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport with four flights per week to Tokyo Narita (NRT) Airport, utilizing Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the route. The new Japan Airlines service to Tokyo will start November 30 operating out of DFW’s… Read the full press release

Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford: Executive pay at Qantas closely linked to company performance

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Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (28TH AUGUST 2015), Qantas released its annual report. The report outlines the successful turnaround that everyone at Qantas is contributing to, and of which we can be very proud. This report also has the executive pay of our top executives – including Alan Joyce… Read the full press release

New Qantas Domestic Business Lounge opening its doors at Perth Airport

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Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas customers travelling from Western Australia are set to experience a new benchmark in business travel with the new Qantas Domestic Business Lounge opening its doors at Perth Airport. The bright and innovative lounge represents an increase of almost 50 percent lounge space and has… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada Q2-2015: 5.2% increase in revenues compared to the second quarter of 2014

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Montréal, Canada, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth consecutive quarter, VIA Rail Canada’s (VIA Rail) efforts paid off as its revenues increased. This quarter saw a 5.2% increase in revenues compared to the second quarter of 2014, while operating expenses decreased by 3.3%. VIA Rail transported 912,900 passengers, a slight increase of 0.1%, compared… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group’s airlines Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS to develop and establish new “direct connect” booking channels

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Cologne, Germany, 2015-9-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Broad interest in alternative distribution channels; numerous collaborations with technology providers – More transparent and balances pass-through of costs of bookings via global distribution systems from 1 September The airlines of the Lufthansa Group – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS – have reached a major milestone… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide adds 60-unit multifamily apartment complex in Los Angeles to its portfolio

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-8-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, today announced it has added a 60-unit multifamily apartment complex in Los Angeles, newly renamed Oakwood Miracle Mile, to its global portfolio of managed apartments. The luxury apartment complex, originally known as Viridian, was purchased by… Read the full press release

Norwegian to acquire two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more long-haul routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to enter service in summer 2017. The 787-9 is larger than the eight 787-8s that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes. With this new agreement, the long-haul… Read the full press release

5,000 power sockets and USB ports to charge your computer or phone absolutely free at Frankfurt Airport

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FRANKFURT, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — You’ll find plenty of opportunities to recharge your personal electronic devices at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The two terminals boast a total of around 5,000 power sockets and USB ports that you can use to charge your computer or phone absolutely free—and the airport is busily adding to this… Read the full press release

BlueIndy to install its Bolloré electric Bluecars at Indianapolis International Airport

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BlueIndy to install approximately 20 car spaces on IND property this fall INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will join the list of locations offering customers a new, innovative and sustainable way to travel this fall. BlueIndy is installing its Bolloré electric Bluecars, in the largest U.S. rollout of plug-in… Read the full press release

South African Airways, Jet Airways expand further their codeshare agreement

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Johannesburg, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways, Africa’s most awarded airline, and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, have further expanded their codeshare agreement. With immediate effect, passengers can now book and travel throughout the combined networks of both airlines, and enjoy convenient flight connections between India and South Africa, over Jet… Read the full press release

Stagecoach Supertram offers £1 fares for military personnel

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• Armed Forces personnel guaranteed an invitation to testing for Supertram jobs • Service personnel invited to depot to learn about careers with Supertram PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — In March this year, Stagecoach Supertram’s parent company, Stagecoach Group demonstrated its commitment to the UK Armed Forces by signing a corporate covenant… Read the full press release

South West Trains passengers to benefit from £50m package of investment in new technology and more personal customer service

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100 customer ambassadors to provide face-to-face proactive advice at stations New hi-tech ticket machines with direct video link to dedicated 24/7 customer contact centre Further investment in skills training and vocational qualifications for employees PERTH, Scotland, 2015-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers using South West Trains, one of Britain’s busiest rail networks, are to… Read the full press release