Category Archives: Travel Services

George Bush Intercontinental Airport to increase covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot

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HOUSTON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) today announced plans to increase its covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot located at John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Greens Road. Construction is now underway to convert 724 uncovered spaces to covered parking by the end of July. “Although we have covered… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways’ business jet arm Qatar Executive celebrates its 5th anniversary

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Qatar Airways’ Business Jet Division Looks Forward To Continued Growth Doha-based Operator Marks Five Years Of Service To Private Jet Travellers DOHA, QATAR, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive – Qatar Airways’ business jet arm – reached a milestone last month as it celebrated its 5th anniversary. Qatar Airways first announced at the Paris Air Show… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines inaugurates service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its US gateway cities

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Southwest Vacations Offers up to $200 off Select Travel Packages to New Destinations: Aruba, Jamaica, and The Bahamas DALLAS, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Employees of Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today launched an international future for America’s largest domestic airline* by inaugurating service to three Caribbean destinations from three of its US gateway cities. Southwest Airlines’ first international departure, Flight… Read the full press release

Hotel Cala del Porto launched its new beach club “La Vela”

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Maremma, Italy, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Located on the coast of the picturesque Maremma with magnificent views of the Tuscan Archipelago, Hotel Cala del Porto, a Relais & Chateaux member, has just launched its new beach club, “La Vela”. The club features a spacious wellness area (130 m²) including solarium, Turkish bath and massage treatment rooms, a large… Read the full press release

Bombardier Aerospace delivers the all-new Challenger 350 aircraft to NetJets

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NetJets is the first customer in the world to receive the all-new Challenger 350 aircraft from Bombardier Aerospace NEW YORK, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, together with Bombardier Aerospace, revealed today the first Signature Series™ Challenger 350 aircraft at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, NY…. Read the full press release

Rail Minister and Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond unveiled major new investment in one of UK’s busiest rail maintenance depots the Wimbledon depot

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•£6million investment to provide improved maintenance facilities •108 additional carriages to be maintained at Wimbledon depot Perth, Scotland, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail Minister and Wimbledon MP Stephen Hammond today (30 June 2014) unveiled a major new investment in one of the busiest rail maintenance depots in the country. Around £6million has been invested in… Read the full press release

The only Green Globe member in Bermuda Rosewood Tucker’s Point awarded Green Globe re-certification

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The resort is the only Green Globe member in Bermuda to receive this prestigious accolade. BERMUDA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Tucker’s Point is excited to announce that it has once again been certified by Green Globe, a world leader in certification of sustainable travel and tourism businesses. Rosewood Tucker’s Point is the only… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced plans for multiple dual-branded hotel developments across the U.S.

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New Crowne Plaza® hotel in vibrant midtown Atlanta with plans for Staybridge Suites® property on top floors is first of several set to open over the next four years ATLANTA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced plans for multiple dual-branded hotel developments across the U.S., with the first of… Read the full press release

IHG’s patented Green Engage® program helps hotels address the drought conditions in California

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Providing hotels with resources to help address California’s water crisis and contribute to a potential savings of 77 million gallons of water per year Atlanta, GA, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that IHG’s patented Green Engage® program[1], the online sustainability program used by more than… Read the full press release

Edmonton International Airport: DB Schenker successfully moves 154-metric tonne waste heat boiler for its customer Agrium Inc.

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Antonov AN-225 flies 154 metric tonne waste heat boiler from Leipzig, Germany to Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Canada, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — DB Schenker today announced the successful move of a 154-metric tonne waste heat boiler to Edmonton International Airport (EIA) for its customer, Agrium Inc.  The waste heat boiler is a vital component used in the production… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand celebrates its Auckland – San Francisco route’s 10th year anniversary; plans to double daily return services later this year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The airline originally began operating three flights per week on June 30, 2004 and now flies daily to this popular North American destination – with plans to go double daily later this year. The airline will step up its frequency between Auckland and San Francisco to 10 return… Read the full press release

Amadeus appoints Mr. Luis Maroto to the Board of Directors as Executive Director

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The appointment of Luis Maroto to the Board of Directors will not change his role and duties as the top executive of the company Amadeus allocates 50% of the year 2013’s consolidated profit to dividends, the maximum pay-out percentage established A complementary dividend of €0.325 per share will be paid on 29 July Madrid, 2014-6-27 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Beijing welcomes its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District

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JW Marriott Reinforces Asian Growth with 22nd Hotel Opening   Beijing, China, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beijing will welcome its second JW Marriott hotel in Xicheng District with the unveiling of JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central overlooking the historical capital city. The new flagship hotel, which is scheduled to open on 26 June 2014, enjoys a… Read the full press release

Lufthansa starts one-off flight from Munich to Rio de Janeiro on 11 July

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — From the Isar to the Copacabana: those who want to experience the footballing atmosphere live in Brazil now have a special opportunity to do so. Just in time for the final, Lufthansa is starting a one-off flight from Munich to Rio de Janeiro on 11 July. A further… Read the full press release

Coco Collection appoints Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island

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MALDIVES, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the ultimate private island retreat reserved for only the most discerning travellers. Secluded, secret and serene, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island is one of the world’s… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association unveiled as the latest partner of the new series of Connections Luxury’s exclusive events

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BANGKOK, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has been unveiled as the latest partner of Connections, the new series of exclusive events for the global travel industry’s most senior suppliers and buyers. The first invitation-only event, Connections Luxury, takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Hampshire, UK on September 29-30,… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport clears site on Memorial Avenue where Spitfire Square will be developed

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction of a retail precinct at Christchurch Airport comes a step closer this month with the demolition of a building on Memorial Avenue. The building which used to house Maui Campervans is being demolished to clear the site where Spitfire Square will be developed. Christchurch Airport Chief… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport’s Green Build expansion project earned Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association

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SAN DIEGO, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Green Build expansion project at San Diego International Airport has earned the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority a Golden Watchdog Award from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for efficient use of tax dollars. The Airport Authority received the award during the San Diego County Taxpayer Association’s… Read the full press release

Eurostar announced that its “Have your say on sustainability” competition is now open for entries

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LONDON, 2014-6-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, has announced that its popular Have your say on sustainability competition is now open for entries, giving the future generation of voters the chance to share their views with MEPs in Brussels. In partnership with the Young People’s Trust… Read the full press release

Emirates introduces Iftar service during the holy month of Ramadan

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced several initiatives to ensure the well-being and comfort of its customers observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In keeping with traditions and values of this important religious occasion, Emirates has developed a special Iftar meal service. For flights departing close to Iftar,… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways introduces mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced mobile boarding passes on select routes for guests using its mobile online check-in facility. The new program offers increased check-in options, reduces paper wastage, eliminates the risk of boarding pass loss, and enables the storage of… Read the full press release

airberlin’s loyalty program topbonus partners with Language Direct

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Members of topbonus, airberlin’s loyalty program, can now learn a new language online and collect miles at the same time through its new partnership with Language Direct. As part of an introductory offer, Language Direct and topbonus will offer members with up to 22,500 award miles if they book… Read the full press release

Embraer welcomes Tianjin Airlines as the launch user for AHEAD-PRO (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis – PROgnosis) system in China

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Beijing, China, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer welcomes Tianjin Airlines, the first E190 Chinese operator and the largest E-Jets carrier in Asia, as the launch user for E-Jets AHEAD-PRO (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis – PROgnosis) system in China. The system will be installed in all Tianjin Airlines fleet of 50 E-Jets. “We are… Read the full press release

Incheon International Airport Corporation donates five million won to Incheon Community Chest of Korea to support ‘Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games’

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  Incheon, 2014-6-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Incheon International Airport Corporation has donated five million won to Incheon Community Chest of Korea in order to support the upcoming ‘Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games’. Incheon International Airport Corporation delivered contribution to help Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games be held successfully, which has faced the lack of support… Read the full press release

The Air Line Pilots Association hailed the Canadian government’s recent announcement of overhauling the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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Reforms Will Help Ensure Canadian Airline Pilots Benefit from Available Aviation Job Opportunities OTTAWA, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) today hailed the Canadian government’s recent announcement that it is overhauling the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). On Friday, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Minister Jason Kenney and Citizenship… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways’ Titus Naikuni awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Services to African Aviation Development at the 2014 African Aviation Summit

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Nairobi, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways’ Group Managing Director, Titus Naikuni, has been recognized for his contribution to the aviation industry in Africa. Dr Naikuni was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Services to African Aviation Development during the recently concluded African Aviation Summit 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit that was… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrated 10 year anniversary of its very first flights from Budapest and announced new maintenance hangar at Budapest Airport

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BUDAPEST, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today celebrates the 10 year anniversary of its very first flights from Budapest, back in June 24th 2004. This is an important milestone for the airline that was established by 6 local aviation professionals in Hungary with the ambition… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company to host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced today that it will host the first ever Routes MENA in the Kingdom of Bahrain in November 2015. This inaugural event will see route development professionals from across the MENA region gather to discuss air service development to, from, and within the region in… Read the full press release

VisitBritain, UKinbound and ETOA to host India Market Seminar to grow tourism from Britain’s biggest BRIC market

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LONDON, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks before the Indian cricket team arrives in England, VisitBritain, UKinbound and ETOA are hosting their India Market Seminar to grow tourism from one of Britain’s fastest growing markets. Taking place on Tuesday 24 June at Lord’s, one of the most iconic cricket venues in the world, senior figures… Read the full press release

Thailand shows its commitment in welcoming visitors with new measures aimed at improving the experience of travellers and tourists

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Bangkok, 2014-6-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), currently overseeing Thailand’s administration, has launched a raft of measures aimed at improving the experience of travellers and tourists visiting the kingdom, as well as showing its commitment in welcoming visitors. The NCPO announced last week that the taxi queues at… Read the full press release