Category Archives: Travel Services

Oakland International Airport enjoyed healthy year of growth in 2014, recording 12 consecutive months of increased passenger traffic

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2014 Data Also Show Gains in Air Freight Oakland, CA, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With more flights, new destinations and expanded cargo facilities, Oakland International Airport (OAK) enjoyed a healthy year of growth in 2014, recording 12 consecutive months of increased passenger traffic. For the year ending December 31, 2014, OAK recorded 10.3 million enplaned… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotel Group generated $882 million in reservations revenue for its member hotels and welcomed 108 new properties in 2014

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CHICAGO, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent hotels, today announced its 2014 year-end results. Last year, the company generated $882 million in reservations revenue on behalf of its member hotels and welcomed 108 new properties. Throughout the 12-month period, Preferred Hotel Group further… Read the full press release

Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts announced Rugby Union Legend George Gregan and health professional Dr Ginni Mansberg as the first members of its “Crowne Plaza® Thought Leaders”

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LONDON, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts has today announced Rugby Union Legend George Gregan and highly-regarded health professional Dr Ginni Mansberg as the first members of an elite panel, offering insights and expertise for Australian business travellers. The “Crowne Plaza® Thought Leaders” will share expert tips and advice, as well… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of IHG’s first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Pachuca, Mexico

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Downtown hotel is expected to become a top choice for travelers to the city PACHUCA, Hgo., 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of IHG’s first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Pachuca, Mexico. The new-build 118-room Holiday Inn Express Pachuca hotel is located… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta again listed as the Top 25 Hotel in Indonesia by TripAdvisor

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Hong Kong, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta is once again listed as the Top 25 Hotel – Indonesia by TripAdvisor® in its Travellers Choice Award 2015. It is the hotel’s third consecutive achievement having first received the award in 2013. TripAdvisor® has long been regarded as an unbiased source of advice and… Read the full press release

Travelport announces that its Managing Director of the UK & Ireland, Simon Ferguson, will now also lead the company’s business in the Nordics

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Langley, UK, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces that Simon Ferguson, its  Managing Director of the UK & Ireland, will now also lead the company’s business in the Nordics. In… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport: China Southern Airlines’ B787 Dreamliner returns with its first summer charter flights arriving on February 15

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of Chinese travellers will celebrate Chinese New Year this month by travelling to the South Island. Christchurch Airport and China Southern Airlines (CZ) will celebrate the return of the B787 Dreamliner, with the first of this summer’s charter flights arriving on February 15. Airport Chief Executive… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport: Virgin America to move its operations from Terminal 2 East to Terminal 2 West

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SAN DIEGO, 2015-2-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Virgin America will move its operations from Terminal 2 East to a new location in Terminal 2 West at San Diego International Airport. Ticketing counters for Virgin America will be located between Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The airline will operate self-service… Read the full press release

airberlin has taken its 80th million guest to Palma de Mallorca

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BERLIN, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday airberlin has taken its 80th million guest to Palma de Mallorca. Statistically speaking, this means it has flown almost every German citizen to the Balearic island. Jubilee passenger Danny Sasse (in the center) arrived together with his wife Nicole and their children Adrian and Evelyn on… Read the full press release

airberlin again increased its number of available seat kilometers and revenue passenger kilometers in yearly comparison

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BERLIN, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin once again increased its number of available seat kilometers (ASK) and revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) in yearly comparison. The increase in available seat kilometers is due to the greater number of long-haul flights, especially to Abu Dhabi and the Caribbean. The available seat kilometers increased by 5.7… Read the full press release

Deanna Brown named new Director of Catering and Conference Services at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

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VAIL, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail announces the appointment of Deanna Brown as the new Director of Catering and Conference Services. Brown brings to Four Seasons Resort Vail more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She joins the property’s outstanding Catering & Events Services team,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels Limited and Hotel Corporation of Uruguay S.A announced Four Seasons will no longer manage Four Seasons Resort Carmelo

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Change to take effect March 31, 2015 TORONTO, Canada, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotels Limited (Four Seasons) and Hotel Corporation of Uruguay S.A. (HCU), the Owner ofFour Seasons Resort Carmelo, announced today that Four Seasons will conclude its management ofFour Seasons Resort Carmelo effective March 31, 2015. Four Seasons and HCU… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group to release Financial Report Q4 2014 on 17th February

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Brussels, Belgium, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group will release their Financial Report Q4 2014 on Tuesday, 17th February at 7:30 CET. On the same day at 10:00 CET the group will hold a webcast hosted by Wolfgang M. Neumann, President & CEO, and Knut Kleiven, Deputy President & CFO. To… Read the full press release

Viator features selection of destination activities that will have snow-lovers smiling

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Love the Snow? Viator’s Selection of Cold-weather Travel Experiences Will Delight Travelers who Find Their Thrills in the Chill  San Francisco, CA, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — If you can’t beat them, join them – right? As snow and ice blanket much of the country, the team at Viator – the leading resource for researching and… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises released new online video documenting the recent successful sea trials of its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star

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Los Angeles, 2015-2-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today released a new online video documenting the recent successful sea trials of its first ship – the 930-passenger Viking Star – set to debut in April. The trials, which took place in the Adriatic Sea in mid-December, represented the vessel’s first voyage in open… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group acquires leading provider and manager of group accommodations Dolce Hotels and Resorts

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Acquisition Grows Asset-Light Managed Business and Complements Existing Portfolio of Brands  PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has acquired Dolce Hotels and Resorts, a leading provider and manager of group accommodations with a portfolio of 24 properties and over 5,500 guestrooms… Read the full press release

RobecoSAM recognized Wyndham Worldwide as a 2015 Gold Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability Yearbook

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Global hospitality company only U.S. company recognized in the hotels, resorts & cruise lines segment  PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, today announced that RobecoSAM, an investment asset management firm, has recognized the Company as a 2015 Gold Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability… Read the full press release

Fraport Cargo Services GmbH takes over cargo handling operations for the Chinese airline China Southern Cargo from February 25

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Chinese Carrier Operates Eleven Flights per Week from FRA – Cargo Shipments Expected to Reach Some 70,000 Metric Tons per Year FRANKFURT, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — From February 25, Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) will take over cargo handling operations for the Chinese airline China Southern Cargo. FCS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport inaugurated new ecumenical Christian chapel in Transit Area B of Terminal 1

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Place of worship for Christians now also available in Transit of FRA’s Terminal FRANKFURT, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On January 27, 2015, a new ecumenical Christian chapel was inaugurated in Transit Area B of Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 1. The new place of worship for Christians of all denominations will be accessible around the… Read the full press release

London City Airport’s £200 million expansion granted decision on 3rd February

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LONDON, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — In a step forward in easing aviation capacity in the South East, plans to expand London City Airport have been given the go-ahead. The decision, granted on Tuesday [3 February], clears the way for a £200 million investment that will enable the airport to operate up to a… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reached 96.1 million passengers in 2014; Retaining its ‘World’s Busiest Airport’ Title in 2014 for 17th Consecutive Year

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Airport accommodates a record-breaking 96.1 million passengers, highest total for any aviation hub; international passenger traffic grew by 10 percent ATLANTA, 2015-2-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Kasim Reed announced today at his annual State of the City breakfast that for the 17th consecutive year Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was once again the world’s busiest airport…. Read the full press release

Hilton to develop the first hotel at Bristol Airport under its economy Hampton by Hilton brand

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Agreement Sees Innovative Construction Model Facilitate Growth in Mature and Emerging Markets  BRISTOL, UK, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has reached an agreement with modular building provider CIMC to develop the first hotel at Bristol Airport under its economy Hampton by Hilton brand. Financed and owned by CIMC, the hotel will be managed by… Read the full press release

easyJet launched new aircraft livery to mark its twentieth year of flying

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LONDON, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has launched a new aircraft livery – the first change to the look of the airline’s iconic white and orange fleet since easyJet.com replaced the call centre number on the fuselage in 1998. There are two main design changes. easyJet’s trademark orange has… Read the full press release

Turkish Cargo increased the frequency of its scheduled flights to Budapest Airport

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Turkish Cargo has increased the frequency of its scheduled flights to Budapest Airport to three a week. One of the world’s leading cargo airlines, Turkish Cargo sees great opportunities in the Hungarian market, which is reflected in its latest frequency increase. Turkish Cargo has started to operate… Read the full press release

IATA’s 2014 cargo data shows 4.5% demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs)

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Geneva, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year air cargo data for 2014 showing 4.5% demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs). That is a significant acceleration from the 1.4% recorded in 2013 over 2012. Air cargo market expansion gathered momentum as 2014 progressed. The… Read the full press release

IATA announced Hawaiian Airlines attained Platinum status for Fast Travel implementation

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Hawaiian Airlines has attained Platinum status for Fast Travel implementation. Hawaiian is the first airline in the United States to achieve Platinum status, which recognizes carriers that offer four or more Fast Travel compliant solutions to at least 80% of… Read the full press release

Classic Vacations launches pre- and post- cruise land packages

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San Jose, CA, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations, a leading provider of luxury wholesale travel, announced today the addition of pre- and post- cruise land packages now available through their website, www.classicvacations.com. The Initial launch includes 45 port of call cities throughout Europe. Port of calls in Canada, the Caribbean, United States, Middle East, and… Read the full press release

Swissport International names Dirk Schmitt as new CEO Cargo Services Germany & Austria

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International (Swissport), the world´s largest provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, names Dirk Schmitt as new CEO Cargo Services Germany & Austria, with effect 1 February 2015. He will be responsible for Swissport Cargo Services (SCS) Germany, a successful, profitable operating unit… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced exciting schedule of five-star inflight entertainment for its passengers in celebration of The Oscars

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2015 Oscar nominees ‘Gone Girl’, ‘Whiplash’ and ‘Nightcrawler’ premiere onboard DOHA, Qatar, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced an exciting schedule of five-star inflight entertainment for its passengers onboard its flights during February 2015 to celebrate The Oscars, which takes place in Los Angeles on Sunday 22 February. This year’s Oscar nominees… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to launch additional daily flight to Singapore from June 1, 2015

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Third Daily Flight to Commence from 1 June 2015 Airline Announces That All Three Daily Flights Will Be Operated by the A350 XWB aircraft Singapore will become Airline’s Second A350 XWB Destination after Frankfurt DOHA, Qatar, 2015-2-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is to launch an additional daily flight to Singapore from June 1, 2015, as… Read the full press release