Category Archives: Travel Services

qualia and Virtuoso commissioned survey reveals Australia’s luxury holiday industry to benefit from the further increase in domestic travellers

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s luxury holiday industry is set to experience a new wave of demand with an increase in high net worth travellers opting to book domestic holidays. According to the inaugural Australian Luxury Travel Survey commissioned by qualia and Virtuoso, 74% of high net worth (HNW) Australian… Read the full news article

Changi Airport Group announces exciting line-up of activities in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday

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SINGAPORE, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today an exciting line-up of activities, centred around the theme ‘Changi, I’m Home’, to delight Singaporeans and travellers in celebration of Singapore’s 50thbirthday (SG50). Among the highlights that will greet visitors will be a walk down memory lane – and a glimpse of the… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide acquires the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from a consortium including affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Blackstone

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has acquired the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from a consortium including affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Blackstone. The closing follows an announcement last week that Hilton Worldwide signed agreements to acquire the two hotels. Opened in October 2009, the 498-room Waldorf… Read the full news article

Stagecoach invites bus and rail passengers to nominate their favourite member of staff for the 2015 Customer Service Champions Award

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• Customer Service category part of Stagecoach Group Champions Awards • Cash prizes for passengers who enter winning staff member • Awards also recognise success in safety, environment, health, innovation and community • Customer nominations can be made by visiting www.stagecoach.com or emailing champions@stagecoachgroup.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group has launched its 2015 Champions Awards… Read the full news article

The Leading Hotels of the World announces five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels

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New York, NY, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd has announced five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels, each as authentic and distinct as the location in which it is found. From the iconic The Knickerbocker Hotel on the corner of New York City’s… Read the full news article

Halifax Stanfield International Airport posted record-setting year for air cargo in 2014 with 8.5% increase over 2013

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Growth Continues in 2015 with Weekly Korean Air Cargo Flights Halifax, N.S., 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport posted a record-setting year for air cargo in 2014, with over 32,000 metric tonnes shipped, up 8.5 per cent over 2013. A big part of Halifax Stanfield’s cargo activity is fresh lobster and seafood… Read the full news article

Norwegian’s U.S. based flight attendants urge Obama Administration for the “swift approval” of the foreign air carrier permit application

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Norwegian’s U.S. based flight attendants have delivered letters to the Obama Administration urging the “swift approval” of the foreign air carrier permit application submitted by Norwegian’s affiliate, Norwegian Air International (NAI). More than 300 U.S. flight attendants work for Norwegian at their crew bases in New York City and Fort Lauderdale. Approval of the foreign… Read the full news article

XOJET reports 33% increase in EBITDA and 56% increase in new program sales in 2014

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On-Demand Private Jet Charter Company Exceeds Projections—Remains Undisputed Alternative to Fractional. 33% increase in EBITDA and a 56% increase in new program sales, with retail charter sales up 19% overall Increased number of vetted aircraft to over 1000 jets XOJET experienced particular growth in the northeast market, with flights originating or ending in the New… Read the full news article

31 destinations now available as part of the interline agreement between Toronto-based Porter Airlines and New York-based JetBlue Airways

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Connecting at Boston and Toronto hubs means new destinations for passengers TORONTO, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The first wave of 31 destinations are now available as part of an interline agreement between Toronto-based Porter Airlines and New York-based JetBlue Airways. Passengers can book flights directly on Porter’s website, www.flyporter.com. Porter and JetBlue announced… Read the full news article

Porter Airlines adds second weekly flight to Stephenville, NL

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TORONTO, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Porter Airlines is adding a second weekly flight to Stephenville, NL, this summer, as it seeks to improve travel options for southwestern and western Newfoundland. Increased service begins June 20, 2015, connecting non-stop to Halifax. “The Stephenville route was very popular last year, so this schedule enhancement will meet growing… Read the full news article

The European Commission supports the Centralised Services with funding from the Trans-European Transport Network

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Brussels, Belgium, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Commission has announced that it is supporting the Centralised Services (CS) with funding from the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T 2013 Multi-annual Work Programme 2013 in the field of Air Traffic Management (ATM)). “This is good news for Europe, as advanced technology coming out of the Single… Read the full news article

Airport Operators Association commissioned ComRes poll: vast majority of voters agree that APD rates should be consistent across the UK

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LONDON, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A ComRes poll[1] of the 40 most marginal constituencies commissioned by the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade association representing UK airports, found that: Three in four voters (75%) agree that if passengers in Scotland were able to pay a lower rate of Air Passenger Duty (APD), this… Read the full news article

The Australian Financial Review launches new dining and awards program, Australia’s Top Restaurants, presented by Qantas & Vittoria Coffee

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SYDNEY, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand new dining and awards program launches today. The Australian Financial Review Australia’s Top Restaurants, presented by Qantas & Vittoria Coffee, is the only national awards program that is decided solely by a peer voting process – restaurateurs and chefs themselves are responsible for voting for the… Read the full news article

SriLankan Airlines announces new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Asia

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Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines customers will soon enjoy greater access to cities throughout South East Asia and Australia as part of a new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Asia. From 5 April 2015, SriLankan customers will be able to travel on codeshare services operated by Jetstar Asia on seven routes from… Read the full news article

WestJet expands Encore service to Kamloops from Edmonton International Airport (EIA)

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WestJet begins daily service between Kamloops and EdmontonWestJet begins daily service between Kamloops and Edmonton Edmonton, AB, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — WestJet today announced expanded Encore service to Kamloops from Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The new daily flight will leave Edmonton at 2:45 pm and arrive in Kamloops at 3:15 pm. Edmonton-bound travelers will… Read the full news article

IHG to appoint Ms Anne Busquet as an independent Non-Executive Director

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) today announces that Ms Anne Busquet is to be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG. She will join the IHG Board with effect from 1 March 2015. Anne is President of independent consulting firm AMB Advisors, where she advises companies… Read the full news article

Newquay Cornwall Airport: Flybe to fly daily to London Stansted during peak summer season

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Cornwall, England, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Europe’s leading regional airline will now fly daily to London Stansted during peak summer season Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has added eight more flights to its brand new peak summer service between Newquay Cornwall and London Stansted airports, meaning that Cornwall customers now have the choice… Read the full news article

Dubai-based flydubai launches flights to Ahwaz, Hamadan, Esfahan, Shiraz and Tabriz in Iran

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Ahwaz, Hamadan, Esfahan, Shiraz and Tabriz in Iran. The announcement will see flydubai’s Iranian network grow to seven points, adding to the launch of flights to Tehran and Mashhad in 2014. Flights to Shiraz, Esfahan and Ahwaz will commence on 8,… Read the full news article

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong marks its 10th anniversary with prestigious Forbes and Travel & Leisure awards

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Hong Kong, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong marks its 10th anniversary by winning prestigious 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards with triple Five Star distinctions across all three categories for hotel, spa and restaurant. At the Travel & Leisure 2014 Annual Travel Awards, The Oriental Spa also earned the coveted… Read the full news article

Amadeus reached agreement with Innsbruck Airport to deliver a range of new airport solutions

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Innsbruck Airport to transform the way it operates thanks to Amadeus Airport Common Use Service along with two other key solutions: Amadeus Baggage Reconciliation System and Amadeus Passenger Verification Airports, airlines and ground handlers all to benefit as solutions will enable the airport ecosystem to use its resources more intelligently, improving the passenger experience Madrid,… Read the full news article

Amadeus: Lufthansa is the first to select Amadeus’ patent-pending Altéa Corporate Recognition

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Altéa Corporate Recognition will allow Lufthansa to better recognise and serve corporate travellers throughout the entire journey, driving loyalty and customer satisfaction by offering a more personalised corporate travel experience. Madrid, Spain, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — For too long airlines have been unable to effectively personalise and differentiate offers specifically for corporate customers…. Read the full news article

Singita partners with New Southern Energy to transfer its first South African lodge in the Kruger National Park onto solar power

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Kruger National Park, South Africa, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Environmentally conscious safari specialist, Singita, partners with New Southern Energy on a significant environmental project in the Kruger National Park to transfer its first South African lodge onto solar power This March, Singita Lebombo and Sweni Lodges in Singita Kruger National Park will start… Read the full news article

Travelport announces new multi-year deal with The Appointment Group

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Langley, UK, 2015-2-18 — /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 announced a new multi-year deal with The Appointment Group (TAG). TAG is an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company which tailors travel… Read the full news article

The new Eurowings to have its first base outside Germany in Vienna

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Two Airbus A320s to be stationed there initially from autumn 2015 – staffed by crews from Austrian Vienna, Austria, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Eurowings will have its first base outside Germany in Vienna. Following close consultation with Austrian Airlines and at the carrier’s own request, two Airbus A320 aircraft are to be… Read the full news article

Ukraine International introduces full ticket refund guarantee in case of visa refusal

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Kyiv, Ukraine, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — To minimize financial losses that passengers might suffer, Ukraine International informs on introducing full ticket refund guarantee in case of visa refusal. Full refund applies for fares originating Ukraine and is subject to the following conditions: Refund request is submitted no later than 3 days prior to scheduled… Read the full news article

Massachusetts Port Authority: Hainan Airlines expands nonstop Boston-China flights

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NONSTOP SERVICE TO SHANGHAI STARTS JUNE 20 BOSTON, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Charlie Baker, the Massachusetts Port Authority and Hainan Airlines today announced an expansion of China’s only certified Skytrax® five-star airline service from Logan International Airport with Boston becoming Hainan’s first US city with service to Shanghai. Service to Shanghai will start on… Read the full news article

Accor signs sale and management-back agreement for the Zurich MGallery with a private investor for €55 million

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PARIS, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces the signing of a sale and management-back agreement for the Zurich MGallery with a private investor, already an Accor franchisee, for a total of €55 million (€355K per room). This amount includes the sale price of €32 million and a commitment from the buyer to carry… Read the full news article

Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives names Mr. Jean-Marc Ma-Poon new General Manager

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MALDIVES, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Kihavah Villas is delighted to welcome Mr. Jean-Marc Ma-Poon as our new General Manager. Born and raised in Mauritius, Jean-Marc’s hospitality career has taken him to USA, UK, Jordan, Bali & Maldives.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management from Glion Hotel School in Switzerland… Read the full news article

Aeroflot and Charity Fund Galchonok launch new campaign ‘Good New Year’ to help children with neurological development disorders

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Moscow, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot launches new campaign Good New Year together with the Charity Fund Galchonok in order to help children with neurological development disorders. The campaign is dedicated to the Chinese New Year and will be held in the period from February 18 to February 22 on Aeroflot flights from Moscow to four destinations in China. During the boarding passengers of the SU204 flight… Read the full news article

World Travel & Tourism Council CEO David Scowsill: South Africa is leading the world in many areas of its Travel & Tourism development

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LONDON, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — “South Africa is leading the world in many areas of its Travel & Tourism development and President Zuma’s commitment to reform visa regulations should enable the country to maximise the industry’s potential for economic growth and social advancement”, says David Scowsill, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism… Read the full news article