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Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the 2014 Performance Awards presented to 37 of the top hotels and leaders in 2014

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2015-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – proudly announces the 2014 Performance Awards presented to 37 of the top hotels and leaders in 2014. Announced annually, Interstate recognizes its key players among the Company’s expansive worldwide bench strength of more than… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb turns up the heat with exciting list of updates and additions to its summer program

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New 360 Pass, Timed Hiking Routes, Flightseeing Tours, E-Bikes And More! WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Summer is in the air and Whistler Blackcomb is turning up the heat with an exciting list of updates and additions to its summer program. The new cabins on the Whistler Village Gondola will continue spinning straight… Read the full press release

The GoPro GoShow presented by Whistler Blackcomb returns for its second year on May 17 during Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival

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Athletes Tasked With Capturing The Essence of May In Whistler For A Chance To Win $2000 WHISTLER, BC, 2015-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The GoPro GoShow presented by Whistler Blackcomb will return for its second year on May 17 during Whistler’s Great Outdoors Festival (GO Fest). This year, instead of inviting professional filmmakers to compete… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces Hyatt Place hotel and Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

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The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands to expand to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia CHICAGO,  2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Abdulelah Mohammed Ali Maghrabi Commercial Est. for a Hyatt Place hotel and a Hyatt House hotel in Jeddah,… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation names Steven Dominguez as VP of brand experience for the Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva brands

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Dominguez to lead brand experience marketing for Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva CHICAGO, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Steven Dominguez has been selected as vice president of brand experience for the Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Zilara, and Hyatt Ziva brands. Dominguez will be responsible… Read the full press release

The Indianapolis Airport Authority appoints Mark Busalacchi as its new director of business development

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New IAA hire will help attract new flights to IND for the community INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is pleased to announce that it has selected Mark Busalacchi as its’ new director of business development. Mark has more than twenty years of aviation industry experience on both the airline and… Read the full press release

Air France resumes services to Freetown (SIERRA LEONE) with three weekly frequencies from Paris-Charles de Gaulle

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As from 30 June 2015, three weekly frequencies from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. PARIS, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — As from 30 June 2015, Air France is resuming services to Freetown with three weekly frequencies from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Flights will be operated by Airbus A330-200 with 208 seats: 40 in the Business cabin, 21… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated non-stop flight to Sao Paulo from Addis Ababa

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has started serving Sao Paulo, a city in the fifth continent in its route network, with a non-stop flight from Addis Ababa since April 25, 2015. Ethiopian tri-weekly flights to Brazil are operated using… Read the full press release

PATA to hold the PATA Annual Summit 2016 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort in Tumon, Guam in May

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TUMON, Guam, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to be organising the PATA Annual Summit 2016 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort in Tumon, Guam in May. The Summit, generously hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau, will include a one-day conference, the PATA Youth Symposium, the PATA Executive… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the first airline to operate the world’s newest aircraft to Singapore with the inaugural A350 XWB service to Changi Airport

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Singapore marks the second A350 XWB route for global launch customer, Qatar Airways Third frequency to be added this summer with all three flights to be serviced by A350 XWB SINGAPORE, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, as the global launch customer for the A350 XWB, became the first airline to operate the world’s newest… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways acquires the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland conveniently located near Edinburgh International Airport

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DOHA, Qatar, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland, one of the best-located hotels for travellers to Edinburgh and an excellent base for exploring the rest of Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor which operates more than… Read the full press release

The inaugural Grant Thornton Runway Run touches down at Belfast City Airport on 24 June

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BELFAST, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ever fancied running down the runway at George Best Belfast City Airport? Business advisory firm Grant Thornton is inviting teams to partake in the first official runway run in Northern Ireland. On Wednesday 24 June, under the glow of the runway lights, hundreds of runners will take-off down the… Read the full press release

The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno from October 8-11

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — From October 8-11, The Resort at Pelican Hill® presents its fifth annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. New this year, the weekend festivities begin on Thursday with a Guest Chef Wine Dinner at Pelican Grill,… Read the full press release

Norwegian further expands in UK with three new routes from Edinburgh and Birmingham airports to the Canary Islands this winter

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Norwegian today announced further expansion in the UK with three new routes set to launch from Edinburgh and Birmingham airports to the Canary Islands this winter. In total, Norwegian is adding almost 100,000 seats between the destinations. Fornebu, Norway, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The three new flights went on sale this morning at www.norwegian.co.uk… Read the full press release

New Zealand Tourism: Queenstown Airport voted ‘World’s Most Scenic Airport Landing’ in annual poll conducted by PrivateFly

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport is flying high after being voted ‘World’s Most Scenic Airport Landing’ in an annual poll conducted by international private jet booking service PrivateFly. An expert judging panel compiled a shortlist of airports considered to offer passengers spectacular views on approach, then votes… Read the full press release

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will perform in New Zealand in 2016

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In 2016 the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will leave Scotland to perform in New Zealand. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s been described as the greatest show on earth, a performance of such epic scale that it takes an army of personnel to coordinate. And next year, for just the fourth… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels reverts to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite several name changes over the years, the Steigenberger Grandhotel in Brussels has never lost its legendary reputation. It is now reverting to its original name of Steigenberger Wiltcher’s, which it held between 1913 and 1925, and is fully focused on regaining its privileged and historic position… Read the full press release

TravelNevada appoints Jennifer Neubauer as its research manager, handling consumer market research and data

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CARSON CITY, Nev., 2015-5-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Nevada Division of Tourism (TravelNevada) has hired Jennifer Neubauer as its research manager, handling consumer market research and data. Among her various duties, Neubauer will oversee the development, coordination and administration of various research surveys, statistical databases, projects and reports. She will manage all aspects of statewide… Read the full press release

Lufthansa: Perugia will be just one-and-a-half-hour flight away from Munich with the launch of twice a week schedule this May

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MUNICH, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With its Italian atmosphere full of medieval palazzi and churches together with typical cafés and restaurants, the capital city of Umbria will soon be just a one-and-a-half-hour flight away from Munich. From this Sunday, 10th May 2015, Lufthansa will fly to Perugia from its southern hub twice a… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines signs agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore

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Joint Release With SNOC SINGAPORE, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) to be the Official Airline Partner for Team Singapore. Under the three year agreement from now until 30 April 2018, SIA will provide an agreed value of air tickets for… Read the full press release

The newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel joins Autograph Collection Hotels

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Bethesda, MD, USA, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independently-rich, one-of-a-kind hotels, welcomes today the newly renovated Washington, D.C., landmark, The Mayflower Hotel. This new addition brings the Collection to 86 hotels worldwide. Once a part of Renaissance Hotels within the Marriott International family of lifestyle brands, The Mayflower… Read the full press release

‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’ awards for Oman Air at World Travel Awards Middle East 2015

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Muscat, Oman, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has won two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2015. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman came top in the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class’ categories at a glittering ceremony which… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago and DCASE: Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony to be held on May 23

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CHICAGO, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce the Grand Marshall and date for Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony on Saturday, May 23. The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia marked the first day of Corroboree Greater China on Hamilton Island with the signing of aviation marketing deal with Cathay Pacific

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SYDNEY, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia marked the first day of Corroboree Greater China on Hamilton Island with the signing of a major aviation marketing deal with Cathay Pacific, which will see the two parties jointly invest A$2 million during 2015 promoting Australia to key overseas markets. A key feature of the… Read the full press release

Asiawide Hospitality Solutions President & CEO Kevin B. Murphy elected Chairman of the PATA Executive Board

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BANGKOK, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of Kevin B. Murphy, President & CEO, Asiawide Hospitality Solutions (AHS), Hong Kong SAR & Thailand, as Chairman of the PATA Executive Board. Mr Murphy replaces W. Scott Supernaw who served as Chairman of PATA since April… Read the full press release

LAWA: Mayor Garcetti signs agreement finalizing $40-million stormwater treatment project to protect Santa Monica Bay and adds to L.A.’s effort to address drought

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Los Angeles, California, 2015-5-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Eric Garcetti today signed an agreement finalizing an estimated $40-million stormwater treatment project that will clean polluted LAX runoff before it is released into Santa Monica Bay.  An average of 100 million gallons of water a year will also be recharged into the city’s groundwater basin… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces its second location in the heart of the Dubai’s International Financial Centre

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Downtown hotel will complement the just-opened resort on Jumeirah Beach Toronto, Canada, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Within months of the successful opening of its first hotel in Dubai on Jumeirah Beach Road, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the development of a second, complementary location in the heart of the city’s International Financial… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Milano names Vito Mollica as its new Executive Chef

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MILAN, Italy, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Milano, on the occasion of the start of Expo, announces the name of its new Executive Chef:Vito Mollica. The driving force of Il Palagio Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, three years ago Vito earned his first Michelin star and now, after a career of 19… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports: Expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central’s (DWC’s) existing passenger terminal to begin later this year

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-5-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports today confirmed that construction is expected to begin later this year on the expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central’s (DWC’s) existing passenger terminal which will boost the current capacity of 6 million passengers a year to 26 million. As Dubai International nears its capacity… Read the full press release