Category Archives: Travel Services

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority marked its 100-year anniversary at Marriott International

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International welcomed members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., (DST) to the nation’s capital as it marked the 100-year anniversary of the organization.  To help celebrate the milestone and thank a great customer, Marriott hosted the sorority’s national executive board for a luncheon event, where DST National President Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre, (pictured… Read the full press release

Finland’s Slot Machine Association RAY opens gaming lounge at Helsinki Airport

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finland’s Slot Machine Association RAY has opened a gaming lounge at the Helsinki Airport providing passengers with another fun way to spend time while waiting for their flight. Game Lounge features various slot machines and an electronic roulette. The new gaming venue also supplements Helsinki Airport’s service selection for transit passengers. “Gambling… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport announced new route: Helsinki – Cherepovets Russia starting from 17 July

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Severstal Aircompany (D2) will commence direct connections from Cherepovets, Russia, to Helsinki on Wednesday, 17 July. This is the only direct connection from Cherepovets to Europe. Flights are operated three times per week with a 50-seat CRJ200 (Canadian Regional Jet). For connections, please visit Finavia’s schedule service. ###

Israel-based charter company Arkia Israel Airlines launched connections from Tel Aviv to Helsinki

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Arkia Israel Airlines, an Israel-based charter company, launched connections from Tel Aviv to Helsinki on 5 July. In the summer season, the company will bring tourists (of an Israel-based travel agency) to Finland until 30 August. The company flies from Tel Aviv with a 265-seat Boeing B753 once a week on Fridays…. Read the full press release

Matthew Taverner appointed General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort qualia

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hamilton Island has today named Matthew Taverner as the new General Manager of Australia’s foremost luxury resort; qualia. Commencing 1 August 2013, Taverner has 28 years experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, including over 20 years in managerial roles. His skill, knowledge and expertise transverses three continents, with positions previously held… Read the full press release

The Perfect China Leadership Seminar 2013 delegates to make record breaking visit to Sydney

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Perfect China Leadership Seminar 2013 takes delegates to new heights More than 3,000 Chinese delegates from leading health and personal care direct selling company Perfect China will descend on Sydney this week for their annual Leadership Seminar, to motivate and reward high performing staff. Proving Sydney, Australia is still a firm… Read the full press release

Airports Council International (ACI) and Aéroports de Montréal (AdM) partner to promote excellence in airport management

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Council International (ACI) and Aéroports de Montréal (AdM) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC), in the presence of Montréal International and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to promote excellence in airport management and operations at airports worldwide through ACI’s Airport Excellence (APEX) Programme. ACI formally launched its APEX in… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport reports air traffic growth for H1 2013

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HONG KONG, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported sustained growth in all three traffic categories for the first half of 2013. During the first six months of the year, passenger volume grew to 28.9 million, marking a 4.7% increase over the same period in 2012. Cargo tonnage increased 2% to 2 million… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong to host exhibition and public forum sessions on Environmental Impact Assessment for planned three-runway system project

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HONG KONG, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today announced that it will host a four-day exhibition and two public forum sessions on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the planned three-runway system project at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), to be held from 1 to 4 August 2013 at the Hong Kong… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport applauds Wellington Airports reconsideration of its future airport prices

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport welcomes the announcement from Wellington Airport that it will review its charges in consultation with its airline customers.  Wellington Airport’s decision follows a report on its pricing from the New Zealand Commerce Commission that its charges were too high. Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s Chief Executive says, “It’s great to see… Read the full press release

Winners of Auckland Airport ‘2013 Airline of the Year Award’ and ‘2013 Aeronautical Service Provider Award’ announced

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Judy Nicholl, General Manager Aeronautical Operations, says the annual awards recognise excellence by the service providers and airlines at Auckland Airport. “The Aeronautical Service Provider Award recognises the achievements of border and government agencies and ground handlers, all of whom play a critical role in the passenger experience and operational success of… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports opens Concourse D to food and beverage operators and retail-service providers

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Dubai, UAE, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dubai Airports is inviting bids from food and beverage operators and selective retail-service providers for the award of concessions in Concourse D at Dubai International. Construction of Concourse D is well underway with the facility’s opening slated for 2015. The opportunity is available to food and beverage providers in the… Read the full press release

Singapore Changi Airport unveiled its latest themed garden

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SINGAPORE, 2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Singapore Changi Airport unveiled today its latest themed garden that boasts a dramatic display of vibrant colours and interactive technology – a first for Changi Airport, which has pioneered the concept of airport gardens since its opening in 1981. Located within Terminal 2’s Departure Transit Mall, the new ‘Enchanted Garden’ –… Read the full press release

Inflight calls and Internet introduced on Philippine Airlines flights

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers of Philippine Airlines can now make phone calls and browse the internet while inflight with the installation of OnAir cutting-edge connectivity equipment on PAL’s long-range aircraft. The novel service, called PAL iN AiR, is made possible with the installation of the first inflight connectivity hardware, called GSMConneX, on a PAL Boeing… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines issues statement on the European Union ban lift on PAL

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2013-07-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The lifting by the European Union of the ban on Philippine Airlines (PAL) to fly to Europe is another testimony to PAL’s reputation as a safe airline. Credit goes to the Philippine government for all its efforts and hard work in successfully addressing this significant concern hounding our aviation industry for years…. Read the full press release

The House Of Dancing Water Experience Special Package at Mandarin Oriental Macau

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Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental, Macau is delighted to present The House of Dancing Water Experience, a special package that invites guests to stay in style, enjoy luxury transportation, and discover the wonders of Macau’s most iconic entertainment centrepiece. As the hotel is perfectly located in the city centre of Macau Island and the… Read the full press release

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Culinary Director Richard Ekkebus Honoured With Highest Chef’s Accolade In Holland

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Hong Kong, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, and Dutch national, who oversees the cuisine and food and beverage operations of the hotel, has been honoured as the first Stichting Vakbekwaamheid Horeca (SVH) certified Master Chef to accomplish his exams in the air. This is the highest level… Read the full press release

Serena Hotels Honored as Leading Organization for its Outstanding Contribution to Sustainable Development

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Earned 2013 Annual Environment Excellence Islamabad, Pakistan, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Serena Hotels, a leading chain of hotels, resorts, palaces and forts, was declared winner of the 2013 Environment Excellence Award here in a ceremony jointly hosted by the National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The prestigious… Read the full press release

ATOC report: UK Passenger Growth Helps Drive Big Rise In Money To Reinvest In Rail Services

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Train operators are generating more than four times as much money for Government to reinvest in rail services than 15 years earlier. This is a key finding from Growth and Prosperity, a new report published today by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and based on data analysed and collated by KPMG…. Read the full press release

W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — W Retreat & Spa Maldives welcomes DJ Xeum who takes residency at the retreat for the next three months. Jetting into the Maldives after touring around the world with W Hotels and most recently at W Sentosa Cove Singapore, Xeum will bring to the Retreat years of DJ experience. Today Xeum is… Read the full press release

Maldives honored Seven Star Destination Winner at Seven Star Global Luxury Awards in Marbella, Spain

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Maldives has won at the prestigious Seven Star Global Luxury Awards as a “Seven Star Destination Winner”, gala ceremony held at the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel, Marbella, Spain on 28th June 2013. The Seven Star Luxury Awards is the highest, most exclusive award for the pinnacle in hospitality and lifestyle.  The Seven… Read the full press release

VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean now equipped with Wi-Fi on board

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Montréal, 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — As of June 15, VIA Rail’s long-haul train the Ocean has been equipped with the same Wi-Fi available to passengers on the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Available across more than 98% of the route between Montréal and Halifax, the new Wi-Fi connection allows passengers to remain virtually linked to work, friends and… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: May 2013 saw record number of visits with 3 million tourists enjoying Britain

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VisitBritain has today welcomed a record crumbling May together with bumper spend results for the first five months of 2013. 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Latest figures from the ONS International Passenger Survey show a 4% rise in the number of May visits and a 5% increase in spend following a 2% rise in the first five… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announced it signed 11 hotels and opened 3 in Q2 2013

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has signed 11 hotels with almost 1,800 rooms in the second quarter of 2013. During the same period, Rezidor has also opened 3 hotels with 450 rooms and extended 3 hotels… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises offers optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is offering an optional pre-cruise “2014 Australian Open” land package for tennis enthusiasts sailing on Silver Shadow’s 19 January 2014 voyage. The first of four major international tennis events held annually (the others being the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open), the Australian Open attracts the best tennis players from… Read the full press release

WorldMark by Wyndham announced it opened its newest resort WorldMark Chelan – Lake Housen in Washington

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Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — WorldMark® by Wyndham, one of Wyndham Vacation Ownership’s four primary consumer brands, today announced it has opened its newest resort, WorldMark Chelan – Lake House. Located in Lake Chelan, Washington, just three hours outside of Seattle, the resort is comprised of 30 quartershare and vacation ownership units and  was acquired by… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership to give 175,000 VIP Members a “Taste of Margaritaville” with an Exclusive Offer

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Priority Seating and a complimentary appetizer with purchase of an entrée at Jimmy Buffett-inspired restaurants nationwide Orlando, Fla., 2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE:WYN), recently announced their partnership with Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville. The company kicked off this newly-created… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways tops London Heathrow International Airport’s punctuality rankings for June 2013

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways had the most punctual flights that flew into and out of London Heathrow International Airport in the United Kingdom during the month of June 2013, latest statistics from the facility have indicated. The airline emerged top in the ranking of punctuality of flights. All Kenya Airways’ flights departing from the… Read the full press release

London City Airport hosted exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Passengers travelling through London’s business airport can now browse more than just the duty free while they wait to board their flight. London City Airport has installed an exhibition of the work by Italian artist Carlo Gavazzeni Ricordi.  The artworks are on display in the airport before security and in the main… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson to offer new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu

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2013-07-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new domestic service between Christchurch and Kapiti Coast will begin in November. Air New Zealand subsidiary Air Nelson will offer the new daily direct service between Christchurch and Paraparaumu and is planning a special fare to celebrate. Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Jim Boult says the new service is great news for… Read the full press release