Category Archives: Travel Services

Airport expansion: Gatwick Airport’s Sir Roy McNulty says Airports Commission’s analysis fell short in a number of important areas

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Gatwick strengths and Heathrow challenges both underplayed Gatwick believes these shortcomings have led to a flawed conclusion Only expansion at Gatwick can actually be delivered LONDON, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Chair of the Gatwick Airport Board Sir Roy McNulty today outlined the airport’s response to the Airports Commission’s final report saying the Commission’s… Read the full news article

South African Airways launches the African Choices Film Festival on board across its wide body fleet’s in-flight entertainment systems

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African Choices Film Festival aims to promote African filmmaking globally Johannesburg, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) will this week launch the African Choices Film Festival on board across its wide body fleet’s in-flight entertainment systems. The festival is aimed at exposing African filmmaking to a potential global audience of approximately… Read the full news article

IHG announces the Staybridge Suites® brand’s Family Weekend Getaway contest

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Upscale Extended Stay Brand Gives Families the Chance to Win Long Weekend Getaway ATLANTA, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the Staybridge Suites®brand’s Family Weekend Getaway contest – part of the Long Live Long Weekends campaign encouraging American families to hit the road… Read the full news article

Peruvian Airlines’ branded fares and ancillaries now available to Travelport-connected travel agents worldwide

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Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool enables fast-growing carrier to effectively market fares and products  Mexico City, 2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry,  and Peruvian Airlines, one of Latin America’s… Read the full news article

SpringHill Suites by Marriott launches its award-winning Comfort Zone experience at Dulles International Airport

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Bethesda, Md.,2015-7-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time to help make summer travel a breeze, SpringHill Suites by Marriott has launched its award-winning Comfort Zone experience at Dulles International Airport. This is the brand’s first zone to capture 100 percent of departing passengers, transforming all three of Dulles International Airport’s security checkpoints. With… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Amman wins two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards: ranked #3 Top City Hotel in Africa & the Middle East & included in the list of the Top 100 Hotels worldwide

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Amman, Jordan, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Amman has once again cemented its position as Jordan’s most prestigious hospitality address, taking home two 2015 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote for their favourite hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators and more in the annual Travel… Read the full news article

London Gatwick announces its busiest June ever with 5% increase in passengers on the previous year; further illustrates its case for expansion

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Gatwick achieves record passenger numbers in 28th consecutive month of growth 3.8 million passengers pass through the airport, +5% on previous year Long-haul routes growing fastest at the airport, +8% on the 12 months to last June  Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “The growth of our transatlantic routes, which from May will include Boston, is… Read the full news article

The Zetter Group, Chef Bruno Loubet and Airport Retail Enterprises to open Grain Store Café & Bar at Gatwick Airport this autumn 2015

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LONDON, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Zetter Group, Chef Bruno Loubet and Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) join forces to open Grain Store Café & Bar at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal. London Gatwick is to be home to the first offshoot of Chef Bruno Loubet and The Zetter Group’s award-winning Grain Store restaurant in King’s… Read the full news article

Dubai International named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International, the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has been named as the Best Airport in the Middle East at the Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards (AFLAS) held in Hong Kong recently. Hosted and organised annually by Asia Cargo News, the awards recognise leading service… Read the full news article

The Airport Minority Advisory Council honored global restaurateur HMSHost with the Strategic Partner Award at the 31st annual Airport Business Diversity Conference

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BETHESDA, MD, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) has honored global restaurateur HMSHost with the Strategic Partner Award as part of the Catalyst Awards at the 31st annual Airport Business Diversity Conference in Ft. Lauderdale this June. This award honors an AMAC corporation that has demonstrated diversity inclusion within its corporate… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport to house global logistics company Agility’s New Zealand head office

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has chosen Auckland Airport as the location for its New Zealand head office. The purpose-built 4,750-sqm facility is being developed by Auckland Airport and will house Agility’s New Zealand head office and warehouse. “As a global logistics company, it is… Read the full news article

Online booking platform Ceetiz signes commercial partnership with Air France

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PARIS, 2015-7-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ceetiz, an international online booking platform for tourist and leisure activities (tourist attractions, guided tours, excursions, cultural and sports activities, etc.) has signed a commercial partnership with Air France. From the dedicated site airfrance-fr.ceetiz.com or via the “preparing your trip” section of the www.airfrance.com website, this partnership offers Air France customers the… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines® to hire additional 650 Customer Service Representatives at call centers in Albuquerque, Phoenix and San Antonio

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DALLAS, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) is on a mission to hire an additional 650 Customer Service Representatives at call centers in Albuquerque, N.M.; Phoenix; and San Antonio. Southwest Airlines Customer Service Representatives provide the legendary Customer Service Southwest Airlines is known for while resolving Customer concerns, providing information, and… Read the full news article

IHG appoints comedian Rob Riggle as the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s very first Creative Director and Breakfast Excellence Honcho

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Kicks off New Role by Launching Contest to Name Hotel Brand’sSuper Smart Pancake Machine ATLANTA, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces a massive leap in the field of breakfast superiority with the hiring of actor/comedian Rob Riggle as the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s very… Read the full news article

Co-operative Travelmaker shortlisted for ‘High Street Store of The Year’ at the 2015 Travel Trade Gazette awards

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JERSEY, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Co-operative Travelmaker has been shortlisted for ‘High Street Store of The Year’ at the 2015 Travel Trade Gazette awards – the most anticipated night in the travel trade’s calendar. The shortlisting puts Travelmaker among a select group of top travel agencies in Great Britain. ‘Being on the shortlist… Read the full news article

Club Carlson launches Online Bonanza promotion; offers members the opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points® per night

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today launched the Online Bonanza promotion, offering members the exclusive opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points® per night. Now through September 27, 2015, registered Club Carlson members can earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points per… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since joining the Jobs Mission coalition in 2012

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ST. LOUIS, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced it has hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since joining the ranks of the 100,000 Jobs Mission coalition in 2012. The 100,000 Jobs Mission brings together private companies that recognize the tremendous value military veterans bring to the workplace and are committed to helping former… Read the full news article

Travelport announces new content and data partnership agreement with Alitrip

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Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announces a new content and data partnership agreement with Alitrip (www.alitrip.com), the online travel platform of the  Alibaba Group. With this partnership,… Read the full news article

Marriott Executive Apartments opens its sixth property in China, TEDA, Tianjin

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The 114-Unit Apartment to Mark the Brand’s Sixth Property in China Tianjin, China, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — TEDA, Tianjin – Marriott Executive Apartments recently opened its doors to both business and family travelers with 114 studio, one, two and three-bedroom, fully serviced apartments supported by around-the-clock staff. It is the sixth Marriott Executive… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes luxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden to the collection

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Introducing Gewandhaus Dresden Following Its Extensive Refurbishment  Dresden, Germany, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for celebrating individuality, has announced that luxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden has joined the collection and is the second Autograph Hotel in Germany alongside Hotel am Steinplatz, Berlin. Having reopened… Read the full news article

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa to debut in Fall 2015

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Architect Jim Olson Draws Inspiration From Local Culture To Design Brand’s Newest Resort Property. Los Cabos, Mexico, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the debut of JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015.  The 299-room luxury beachfront… Read the full news article

easyJet: no industrial action currently planned by our UK cabin crew

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easyJet reassures passengers on summer flight schedule LONDON, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet can reassure its passengers that there is no industrial action currently planned by its UK cabin crew and that easyJet is confident it will operate its full summer flight schedule. easyJet values the contribution our cabin crew make to the… Read the full news article

The 2nd edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon will be on Sunday 29 November 2015 in Willemstad on Curacao; new app launched for the marathon

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Sunday 29 November 2015 will see the second edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon take place in Willemstad on Curacao. The event is being organised by the Run in the Sun foundation and KLM Nederland will be the title sponsor of the event. Today the new KLM Curaçao Marathon-app will be launched and provides all… Read the full news article

PATA Nepal Tourism Rapid Recovery Task Force Report presented to Nepal’s Minister of Tourism Mr Kripasur Sherpa and 250 leaders of Nepal’s tourism industry

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PATA Nepal Tourism Rapid Recovery Task Force Report Now Available BANGKOK, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — On June 21, 2015, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) presented Nepal with the PATA Nepal Tourism Rapid Recovery Task Force Report to help the country recover from the devastating earthquake on April 25, 2015 which killed and injured thousands of… Read the full news article

IATA will host the first World Maintenance Symposium (WMS) on 23-24 September in Miami, Florida

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Montreal,  2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the first World Maintenance Symposium (WMS) on 23-24 September in Miami, Florida. The cost of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) was $62.1 billion in 2014 and is expected to grow to $90 billion by 2024*. The WMS will enable aviation… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive rapidly develops and expands its aircraft management business from its Doha-hub

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Qatar Airways’ private jet operation grows managed aircraft fleet Airline’s private jet division offers extensive experience and skill providing asset management for customers’ own aircraft Qatar Executive sees significant potential in Qatar and GCC countries Doha, QATAR, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive’s service portfolio has received a significant boost, as Qatar Airways’ private jet… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways adds six extra flights per week on Doha – Manila route

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Doha-based carrier to operate six additional flights per week to the Philippines capital from 26 October MANILA, Philippines, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will be adding six extra flights per week between Doha and Manila starting from October 26, 2015, following an expanded Air Service Agreement signed between the State of Qatar and the… Read the full news article

Two Seattle celebrities will lead teams to pull 92,000-pound Alaska Airlines 737-800 25 feet to raise money to end childhood cancer

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SEATTLE, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Two Seattle celebrities are going head-to-head to raise money to end childhood cancer. On July 28, Alaska’s Chief Football Officer Russell Wilson and Joel McHale, star of Yahoo!’s Community and E!’s The Soup, will captain two teams competing to see which can pull a 92,000-pound Alaska Airlines 737-800 25… Read the full news article

Serengeti Tourism College graduate Samwel Paul becomes the first to receive full time employment at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

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Serengeti, Tanzania, 2015-7-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on the recent, successful partnership with Serengeti Tourism College (SETCO), Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has recruited Samwel Paul as the first student to receive full time employment at the property. First establishing the partnership with SETCO in October 2014, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has since set… Read the full news article

UNESCO Geopark’s Four Seasons Resort Langkawi names Andrew Harrison general manager

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20-year Four Seasons veteran takes the helm of the UNESCO Geopark resort Langkawi, Malaysia, 2015-7-7 — /Travel PR News/ — From a population of 22 million in Mumbai to 100,000 on Langkawi, Andrew Harrison transits from “Incredible India” as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai to “Naturally Langkawi” as General Manager of the UNESCO… Read the full news article