Category Archives: Travel Services

flydubai now serves nine destinations in Russia with the launch of direct daily flights to Moscow

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Daily direct flights to Moscow make it nine destinations in Russia for flydubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Moscow landed today at Vnukovo International Airport and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. flydubai’s delegation was headed by Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport wins lead award for best marketing of airports in the world under four million passengers at the World Routes Awards in Chicago

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is on top of the world today after landing the lead award for best marketing of airports in the world under four million passengers at the World Routes Awards in Chicago. The prestigious award sees the airport, which only gained its independence in January of last… Read the full press release

airberlin opens booking for its famous sightseeing flight over the North Pole

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BERLIN, Germany, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A sightseeing flight over the North Pole: in spring 2015 airberlin and the experts at Deutsche Polarflug are again offering this extraordinary trip. At 9 a.m. on 25 April, flight AB1111 will leave Düsseldorf for the vast expanses of the Arctic. The Airbus A330-200 belonging to airberlin’s… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo launches new innovative “White Container” that keeps temperature sensitive cargo cool on the ground and in the air

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New innovative “White Container” Fills a Gap in the Cool Chain Space DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched an internally developed and cost effective LD3 container that keeps temperature sensitive cargo cool when transported on the ground and in the air. Called the “White Container”,… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle the only Scottish attractions shortlisted at the 2014 British Travel Awards

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown is on for people to cast their votes for Edinburgh Castle or Stirling Castle to be named Best UK Heritage Attraction at the 2014 British Travel Awards (BTAs), with voting closing on 30th September. The only Scottish attractions in the running for the prestigious award, they… Read the full press release

The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey retains highly prized AA Four Red Star and AA Four Rosette ratings

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JERSEY, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — There was excitement and delight last night as The Atlantic Hotel learnt that it had retained its highly prized AA Four Red Star and AA Four Rosette ratings, confirming its position as one of the very best establishments in the UK and Ireland.  It was great news all… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage extends winter opening programme for 2014/2015 to benefit both residents and visitors

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JERSEY, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey Heritage is delighted to confirm that it will be offering an extended winter opening programme for 2014/2015 which will benefit both residents and visitors.  The announcement coincides with the recent announcement that the Trust’s membership has swelled to 10,000.   This boost in membership, which has grown 1000%… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group to open the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle in Q2 2017

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DUBAI, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. The property featuring 261 studios and apartments is scheduled to open in Q2 2017. It brings Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Dubai to 14… Read the full press release

Hoseasons by Wyndham Vacation Rentals unveils new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia

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Suffolk, UK, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Domestic holiday giant Hoseasons today unveiled a new logo and brand messaging at the ABTA convention in Slovenia in response to the evolution in its product range and customer profile. Following extensive research, the new look moves away from the seaside blue logo with seagull motif, to a… Read the full press release

VISIT FLORIDA partners with Brand USA to create marketing program called Shop Florida

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Tallahassee, Fla., 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Brazilians love shopping in the USA, especially in the Sunshine State. Consider the overwhelming evidence: Of 2.1 million U.S.-bound visitors in 2013, six of every seven came to Florida. Those 1.8 million visitors contributed $2.3 billion to the state economy. In spring 2015, VISIT FLORIDA will partner with… Read the full press release

Intern from London City Airport’s Community Internship programme awarded three month, paid contract at The Docklands Equestrian Centre

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LONDON, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Community Internship programme run by London City Airport has placed its first intern. The Docklands Equestrian Centre has become the first organisation to receive an intern from the programme, spearheaded by the airport in partnership with the University of East London (UEL). Fred Turuka, awarded a… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport July passenger traffic up 2.8 percent from 2013 figures

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KANSAS, MO, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that total July passenger traffic at Kansas City International Airport was up 2.8 percent from 2013 figures, with 977,385 passengers arriving and departing through its gates during the month. During July, passenger boardings at KCI were up 3.2… Read the full press release

easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course at Gatwick airport taught over 100 nervous flyers unique set of ‘mind tools’ to manage their fear

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More than 100 people are today celebrating overcoming their phobia of flying after attending easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course at Gatwick airport over the weekend. LONDON, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The group of 110 nervous flyers took part in the two-day course, run by phobia expert Lawrence Leyton and senior easyJet pilot Peter West,… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton to assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

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CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton will assume management of ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa on October 2, 2014. The luxury resort will become The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami marking the tenth property in the hotel company’s award-winning Florida portfolio. The 18-story glass signature designed tower overlooks the beautiful Atlantic Ocean… Read the full press release

The Houston Airport System introduces free Wi-Fi service for all customers and guests

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HOUSTON, TX, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Houston Airport System (HAS) has taken a major step forward in enhancing the overall customer experience at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), as it begins to unveil free Wi-Fi service for all customers and guests. Free Wi-Fi is now available in all… Read the full press release

QantasLink to start direct flights between Brisbane and Hamilton Island from 28 November

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — QantasLink today announced it will start direct flights between Brisbane and Hamilton Island, giving customers more travel options on its expanding network. From 28 November, QantasLink will operate four return services per week – on Fridays to Mondays – on its 74 seat Q400 aircraft, which is… Read the full press release

InterCityHotel guests’ donations lead to the successful completion of school building project under the management of the charitable foundation FLY&HELP

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Learning and teaching at the Centre Scolaire Gishubi has just become a whole lot easier. The many kind donations made by InterCityHotel guests have led to the successful completion of a school building project under the lead management of the charitable foundation FLY&HELP (www.fly-and-help.de). The works carried… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group signs two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto

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Buckinghamshire, UK, 2014-9-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has announced the signing of two flagship hotels in Portugal: InterContinental® Lisbon and Crowne Plaza® Porto. Both properties will operate under management agreements between Hotelgal SA, a subsidiary of Global Hotels & Resorts, and IHG. InterContinental Lisbon… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha and acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa to open Nobu Doha restaurant by the end of the year

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Designed by Rockwell Group, Nobu Doha combines innovative Japanese cuisine with groundbreaking architecture along the Arabian Gulf Doha, Qatar, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha, in partnership with acclaimed Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, announces the anticipated debut of Nobu Doha, scheduled to open by the end of the year.  The collaboration marks… Read the full press release

Dubai International reached 6,648,058 passengers in August 2014, 10.8% increase vs last years’ August

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic at Dubai International bounced back from a three-month slump resulting from a major runway upgrade project which concluded on July 20, to register a record 6.6 million passengers in August 2014. The monthly passenger traffic at Dubai International reached 6,648,058 in August 2014, up 10.8 per… Read the full press release

LUX* Resorts & Hotels named ‘Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year at the Travel Trade Gazette Travel Awards 2014

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Belle Mare, Mauritius, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — LUX* Resorts & Hotels is proud to announce its success at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Travel Awards 2014. For the second year running, LUX* Resorts & Hotels has taken home the award for ‘Luxury Hotel & Resort Operator of The Year.’ The 2014 TTG Travel Awards were held in… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental named “Best Rent A Car Operator” at Travel Agents Association of New Zealand’s annual National Travel Industry Awards

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., and AUCKLAND, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental was honored as the “Best Rent A Car Operator” at the recent Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) annual National Travel Industry Awards event, held in Auckland. “We could not be prouder of our Avis New Zealand team, and they are well-deserving… Read the full press release

Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company launch online passenger survey to improve service quality at Bahrain International Airport

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ministry of Transportation and Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) have launched an online passengersurvey inviting the public’s feedback and opinions on the type of services, facilities and overall conveniences they would like to experience when traveling throughthe airport. Effective from today, the passenger survey is accessible via Bahrain… Read the full press release

Emirates to upgrade aircraft to Boeing 777-200ER on its daily service to Abuja starting from 1st October 2014

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Daily flights to operate with a Boeing 777-200ER DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Only two months after launching its operations to Abuja, Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has today announced it will upgrade the route’s operating aircraft to a Boeing 777-200ER, starting from 1st October 2014. Emirates launched a daily service… Read the full press release

Star Cruises support the Children’s Wishing Well project to help children, youth and underprivileged families in Singapore

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SINGAPORE, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific is pleased to announce its support for the Children’s Wishing Well project, an extension of the philanthropy works of the Student Advisory Centre, which aims to provide a helping hand to the children, youth and underprivileged families in Singapore…. Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America

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Parsippany, N.J., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the appointment of Mary Lynn Clark as president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America. As a member of the Wyndham Exchange & Rentals senior leadership… Read the full press release

WorldMark® by Wyndham expands its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort

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Anticipates opening to WorldMark owners and guests in early 2015 ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has expanded its presence in Texas with the acquisition of Stablewood Springs Resort, located in Hunt, Texas. The resort is the Company’s second in… Read the full press release

The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America

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Whistler Blackcomb Also Tops Survey For Terrain Variety, Après and Off-Hill Activities WHISTLER, BC, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The 27th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll has named Whistler Blackcomb the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America. The online survey saw 41,000 resort rankings submitted by SKI Magazine readers and ranks the top… Read the full press release

67 hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Europe now part of TripAdvisor GreenLeaders programme

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  The GreenLeaders programme was launched in March in Europe, and help plan eco-friendly trips by indicating hotels that are most committed to sustainability One in ten European travellers choose a hotel based on its environmental practises Mallorca, Spain, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — 67 of the hotels operated by Meliá Hotels International in Spain,… Read the full press release

Hyatt to sell 38 hotels to company organized by Lone Star Funds for approximately $590 million

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CHICAGO, 2014-9-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt affiliates have agreed to sell 38 hotels to a company organized by Lone Star Funds (the “Purchaser”) for approximately $590 million. The portfolio of 38 hotels (the “Hyatt Portfolio”) consists of Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels totaling 4,950 rooms. As… Read the full press release