Category Archives: Travel Services

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft appointed Lufthansa CityLine as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for its CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft

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Lufthansa CityLine Technical Services willperform line and heavy maintenance for CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft models. A fourth European ASF strengthens Bombardier’s expanding network of aftermarket services for commercial aircraft in the region. Montréal, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today announced the recent addition of a major new pillar to its growing support… Read the full news article

Norwegian carried over 2.2 million passengers in October; 15% increase compared to the same month previous year

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian’s passenger growth continued in October. The company carried more than 2.2 million passengers this month, an increase of 15 percent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was 81.6 percent, up 2.3 percentage points. Norwegian carried 2,243,560 passengers in October, an increase of 15… Read the full news article

Hotel ICON embraces the spirit of giving with variety of enticing specials and festive meal offers

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Hong Kong, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel ICON, the luxury hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui East, is renowned for its innovative cuisines, award-winning menus and pampering spa offerings. Besides a Christmas Tree designed by Couture designer Barney Cheng, Hotel ICON has a lot going on this holiday season, embracing the spirit of giving with… Read the full news article

OPUS Hotel in Vancouver has the ultimate Steal My Heart Elopement package for romantic couples looking to be swept off their feet in a whirlwind of romance

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Get swept off your feet at Vancouver’s trendiest boutique hotel Vancouver, BC, 2014-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Shhhhh… we won’t tell if you don’t. If you’re planning to eschew the hoopla and big fuss of a traditional wedding for a secret ceremony, OPUS Hotel in Vancouver has the ultimate Steal My Heart Elopement package for… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia welcomes Lisa Ronson as its new Chief Marketing Officer

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has today confirmed that Lisa Ronson will be joining Australia’s national tourism organisation as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She replaces Nick Baker who recently announced he will be leaving Tourism Australia to pursue new opportunities early next year. Ms Ronson joins Tourism Australia from Westpac, where… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and SAMHI announce the opening of Hyatt Place Gurgaon/Udyog Vihar in Haryana, India

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The 176-room hotel is the ideal place for the multitasking traveler to relax, meet, dine, and stay while visiting Gurgaon CHICAGO, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H)and SAMHI today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Gurgaon/Udyog Vihar in the state of Haryana, India. This is the first Hyatt Place hotel in the… Read the full news article

Brand USA in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways confirms the 2015 MegaFam familiarisation tour for international travel agents

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London, UK, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways is pleased to announce confirmation of the 2015 MegaFam, a multi-destination familiarisation tour for international travel agents. The 2015 MegaFam will visit 22 states, 12 of which have not previously been… Read the full news article

SkyTeam unveils refreshed version of its App with more useful features for global travelers on the go

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New App published in Chinese Language and now features SkyPriority Finder AMSTERDAM, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has launched a refreshed version of its App. Free to download and available for Apple and Android devices. The updated App now offers even more useful features for global travelers on the go. “The… Read the full news article

Air France and MSC Cruises sign ambitious contract scheduling 18 rotations between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and La Romana airport in Dominican Republic

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MSC Cruises and Air France strengthen their cooperation on French market, with the signature of an ambitious contract, scheduling 18 rotations between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and the airport of La Romana in Dominican Republic. This agreement marks the creation of a direct Air France link between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and the airport of La Romana… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai names Cindy Racco as its Resort Manager

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Management veteran returns to beach life after opening brand’s Santa Fe resort Hawaii, Hualalai, U.S.A., 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka‘upulehu, Hawaii Island’s first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort, has named Cindy Racco as its Resort Manager. Fresh from the exciting challenge of the rebranding and opening… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific Airways launches new freighter service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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HONG KONG, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced the launch of a new freighter service to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, commencing 23 November 2014. The scheduled service will operate twice a week on a Hong Kong-Singapore-Penang-Phnom Penh-Hong Kong routing and will further strengthen the airline’s presence within the… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways appoints Eszter Ungar as its Head of Corporate Affairs for Europe

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ABU DHABI, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is enhancing its capabilities in Europe with the appointment of Eszter Ungar as its Head of Corporate Affairs for the region. Ms Ungar joins the airline from The Boeing Company where she held the position of Communications Director… Read the full news article

airberlin announces the appointment of Stefan Pichler as Chief Executive Officer

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BERLIN, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin today announced the appointment of Stefan Pichler (56) as Chief Executive Officer, as it moves forward with its previously announced restructuring programme to deliver long term sustainable profitability. In his role as CEO of Air Berlin PLC, Stefan Pichler will be responsible for all group businesses and airline… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts names Martin Cody as Lodge Manager of Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

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Serengeti, Tanzania, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Martin Cody has been named Lodge Manager at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, the 77-room Lodge that has offered guests once-in-a-lifetime African wildlife and cultural experiences since December 2012. Cody, a true explorer at heart who’s been a member of Four Seasons Hotels and Resort teams in London, Hawaii, Langkawi… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines and CFM International mark 10 years of strong partnership

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Operates more than 40 CFM56 engines Will introduce LEAP-1B in 2014 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines and CFM International today celebrated 10 years of strong partnership. The Ethiopian flag carrier has been a CFM customer since it began operating CFM56-7B-powered Boeing 737-700 aircraft in 2003. Today, the airline operates… Read the full news article

Melbourne Airport, Qantas Airways, ACI and IATA to work together to develop Smart Security pilot program for delivery at Melbourne Airport in 2015

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Geneva/Montreal, 2014-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s Melbourne Airport, Qantas Airways, Airports Council International (ACI), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed an agreement to work together to develop a Smart Security pilot program for delivery at Melbourne Airport in 2015. Smart Security is a joint project between IATA and ACI that brings stakeholders together… Read the full news article

Airports Company South Africa names Sello Mmakau as its new Chief Information Officer

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Johannesburg, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa has appointed Sello Mmakau as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO position is a newly created role for Airports Company South Africa following the company’s leadership realignment earlier this year. Airports Company South Africa’s Chief Executive Officer Bongani Maseko said: “Mmakau’s new role… Read the full news article

British Airways announced 10% Christmas discount for full- motion flight simulator experience gift vouchers booked between November 15 and December 15, 2014

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LONDON, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Give the gift of flight this Christmas with a British Airways full- motion flight simulator experience. To get into the festive spirit the airline is offering a special 10 per cent Christmas discount for gift vouchers booked between November 15 and December 15, 2014. A once in a… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines reached a milestone in the final stage of its integration of wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways

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First Southwest Flights Begin to Mexico City and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic New Nonstop Service Launches between Dallas Love Field and Eight additional U.S. Cities Flights, Fares, and Frequent Flyer Benefits Available at Southwest.com Dallas, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) today reached a milestone in the final stage of its integration of wholly… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways celebrates its first anniversary of joining the oneworld airline alliance network

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Qatar Airways officially joined the alliance in October 2013 Anniversary commemorated with staff event, special flight sale and Qmiles offering Doha, QATAR, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated its first anniversary of joining the oneworld airline alliance network on 30th October, having joined the global partnership one year prior. The only carrier in the… Read the full news article

Adventure Travel Trade Association welcomes Gergana Nikolova to its team as Development Lead – Europe

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SEATTLE, WA, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — To enhance support for its nearly 300 members throughout Europe and its increased engagement in responsible adventure tourism development throughout the region, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) has added Gergana Nikolova to its team as Development Lead – Europe. Nikolova is primarily responsible for business development, development… Read the full news article

Emirates takes delivery of its 100th Boeing 777-300ER, the world’s largest, long-range twin engine commercial aircraft

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates celebrated another milestone on Wednesday with the delivery of the airline’s 100th Boeing 777-300ER, the world’s largest, long-range twin engine commercial aircraft. The Boeing 777-300ER forms the backbone of the Emirates fleet with the aircraft type currently operating to 77 destinations on the airline’s global network…. Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo strengthens its operations in central Europe with the recent launch of cargo services to Budapest

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DUBAI,U.A.E., 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates and a global connector of business and trade, has strengthened its operations in central Europe with the recent launch of cargo services to Budapest. Budapest, the capital of Hungary, has one of the largest economies in central and eastern Europe and becomes… Read the full news article

Emirates empowers its airport staff with the latest mobile application designed to deliver the best service to customers

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates continues to be a trailblazer in technology, recently empowering its airport staff with the latest mobile application designed to deliver the best service to customers. Called the Journey Manager, this custom-designed application enables the airline’s team of airport staff to get real-time information that will enable them… Read the full news article

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express announces new ‘Nordic Adventures’ for June 2015

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VENICE, Italy, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Venice Simplon-Orient-Express announces new ‘Nordic Adventures’ for June 2015. The stunning journeys visit three of Europe’s most fascinating cities: Venice, Copenhagen and Stockholm; sharing their waterside, canal-latticed characteristics in common and now linked by the legendary train. The four night, five day journeys depart from Venice to… Read the full news article

Condor Ferries to serve both Guernsey and Jersey from Poole with the purchase of the new state of the art 102m high speed ferry

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JERSEY, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Condor Ferries completed the purchase of the new state of the art 102m high speed ferry this summer, which will serve both Guernsey and Jersey from Poole. Condor will be at the World Travel Market to showcase and share details of the Condor 102 and what it means… Read the full news article

Jersey Tourism presents at the leading global World Travel Market (WTM), 3 – 6 November in London

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JERSEY, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey Tourism is exhibiting at the leading global World Travel Market (WTM) in London next week. The event is a vibrant business-to-business opportunity presenting a diverse range of destinations to UK and International travel professionals. It is an opportunity for the global travel trade to meet, network, negotiate… Read the full news article

Avis becomes the exclusive car rental supplier for 3RD HOME

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PARSIPPANY, NJ., 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that it has established a new exclusive partnership with 3RD HOME, a reciprocal travel club for owners of luxury second homes. As part of the new multi-year agreement, Avis will become the exclusive car rental supplier for 3RD HOME, with 3RD HOME… Read the full news article

Avis Car Rental Ireland honored as ‘Licensee of the Year’ in the 2014 Avis Car Rental Licensee Awards for EMEA

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PARSIPPANY, NJ., and ISTANBUL, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental Ireland has been honored as ‘Licensee of the Year’ in the 2014 Avis Car Rental Licensee Awards for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at a gala event in Istanbul. The annual Licensee Awards recognize licensee partners that have demonstrated growth in… Read the full news article

Concur® to develop and enable corporate travel booking solutions functionality for Air Canada

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Concur TripLink Adds Esteemed Star Alliance Member to Suite of Suppliers TORONTO, 2014-10-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur® (Nasdaq: CNQR), the leading provider of spend management solutions and services, today announced at Fusion Exchange in Toronto a partnership with Air Canada to develop and enable corporate travel booking solutions functionality for aircanada.com. By leveraging Concur… Read the full news article