Category Archives: Travel Services

oneworld® and SriLankan Airlines launch air pass covering travel within the Indian Sub-Continent

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New York City, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — A new, great value air pass covering travel within the Indian Sub-Continent is launched today by the oneworld® airline alliance and its latest member carrier SriLankan Airlines. The oneworld Visit South Asian Sub-Continent pass is the latest addition to oneworld’s market-leading range of alliance fares.  It is available for sale… Read the full news article

Emirates to launch new daily service to Brussels, Belgium from 5th September 2014

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Daily service to launch 5th September DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies today announced that it will launch a new daily service to Brussels, Belgium, from 5th September 2014. Hosting the European Commission, the European Council and over 120 other international organisations, Brussels is a key decision… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group formed corporate and serviced apartment joint venture with plan to open more than 100 new properties

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Joint Venture Expected to Add More Than 100 Oakwood® Properties Globally LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group have signed a corporate and serviced apartment joint venture that aims to open more than 100 new properties around the world over the next five years. Mapletree will acquire a 49 percent stake in… Read the full news article

New book published with details on the history and archaeology of Scotland’s national book town, Wigtown

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Ahead of Wigtown’s annual Spring Book Weekend, a new book has been published detailing the history and archaeology of Scotland’s national book town. Historic Wigtown: Archaeology and Development is the final book in the third series of Scottish Burgh Surveys, and offers a vivid account of the archaeological and… Read the full news article

Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima, Peru reopened following four-month refurbishment

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Lima, Peru, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Belmond Miraflores Park in Lima, Peru has reopened following a sophisticated four-month refurbishment,  which reinforces its position as one of South America’s leading city hotels. The chic hotel enjoys a sensational location beside the Pacific Ocean in the trendy Miraflores district, surrounded by fashionable shops and restaurants. Complementing its superb… Read the full news article

S7 Airlines announces changes to its frequent flyer programme

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces the introduction of changes to the «S7 Priority» frequent flyer programme. From the 29th of April «S7 Priority» members can purchase additional bonus miles if the accrued miles are not sufficient to get an award ticket. In addition a member of the «S7… Read the full news article

Jersey: The Atlantic Hotel shortlisted for the Independent Hotel of the Year 2014 award at the Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s annual Catey Awards

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Jersey, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Atlantic Hotel www.theatlantichotel.com has been shortlisted for the Independent Hotel of the Year 2014 award at the Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s annual Catey Awards www.cateys.com that will take place in London on Tuesday 1 July 2014. Widely regarded as the hospitality industry’s answer to the Oscars, the Cateys recognise the industry’s “highest flyers,… Read the full news article

Trump International Hotel™ Las Vegas announced special “Dogs Days of Summer” promotion to celebrate National Pet Month

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LAS VEGAS, Nev., 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Trump International Hotel™ Las Vegas is celebrating National Pet Month with a special “Dogs Days of Summer” promotion. The hotel invites guests to bring along their precious pooches from May 1, 2014 through National Dog Day on August 26, 2014, to receive a complimentary Trump posh puppy collar… Read the full news article

1,400 participants and 10,000 Calgarians to celebrate Calgary Airport’s New Runway

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CALGARY, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Registration for Run and Roam the Runway, a weekend festival hosted by The Calgary Airport Authority in celebration of the opening of Canada’s newest runway, is now full. Thanks to the overwhelming support of Calgarians, the two-day event filled up just one week after registration opened to the public. The June… Read the full news article

St. John’s International Airport Authority announced $243 million 10-Year Airport Improvement and Expansion Plan

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Investment of $243 million over 10 years (2014 to 2023) Booming local economy has resulted in unprecedented passenger growth Improvements will allow Airport to accommodate 2 million passengers by 2023 Finance Plan is in place to secure $82.5 million to fund improvement projects Primary source of revenue to pay for infrastructure improvements is AIF AIF… Read the full news article

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to release first quarter results on May 7th

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will release the first quarter results at 8.30 AM (CET) Wednesday May 7th. The Company’s CEO Bjørn Kjos will present the results simultaneously at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts in English… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International firma un acuerdo de colaboración con la Asociación Creadores de Moda de España

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Se convierte así en hotelera de referencia para las firmas de moda más conocidas de nuestro país, como Devota & Lomba, Delpozo o Roberto Verino  Mallorca, España, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, compañía hotelera líder en nuestro país, ha firmado un convenio de colaboración con la Asociación Creadores de Moda de España (ACME),… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation reports more than 30% growth in adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported first quarter 2014 financial results as follows: Adjusted EBITDA was $172 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $131 million in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 31.3%. Adjusted for special items, net income attributable… Read the full news article

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to conduct emergency planning exercise on May 3, 2014

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Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to conduct emergency planning exercise on May 3, 2014 What: BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport will conduct an emergency planning exercise on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The drill will allow BWI Marshall and other agencies to prepare for an actual emergency at the Airport. The BWI… Read the full news article

Norway’s longest artwork (250 metres long) opens at Oslo Airport

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OSLO, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Norway’s longest artwork is finally ready at Oslo Airport and the opening took place on 11 April. The artwork is a whopping 250 metres long and adorns the walkway out to the South Pier. “This helps provide a better passenger experience and elevates their experience of the South Pier,” says… Read the full news article

British Airways’ Flying Start Charity raises more than £5,000 from auctioned coat worn by Benedict Cumberbatch

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LONDON, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Belstaff winter coat worn by Benedict Cumberbatch on the cover of British Airways’ April High Life magazine has been auctioned for a startling £5,010 – nearly three times its retail value.  The money raised will go to Flying Start, the airline’s charity partnership with Comic Relief. The auction received… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport: Thomson and First Choice increase capacity from Bristol Airport and introduce four new routes

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Thomson and First Choice increase capacity from Bristol Airport and introduce four new routes. Bristol, UK, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomson and First Choice are pleased to announce that in summer 2015 they will be increasing capacity at Bristol Airport through the introduction of four new routes to Santorini, Greece; Pula, Croatia; Marrakech, Morocco; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. The plans also… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport: Thomas Cook Airlines launches new summer flying programme with the arrival of two Airbus A321 aircraft

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New A321 aircraft added to Thomas Cook Airline’s Bristol fleet More flight seats and holidays on offer to the South West Bristol, UK, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As announced in February, following increased demand from holidaymakers in the region and the best-in-class performance of the airlines’ Bristol operation, Thomas Cook Airlines @FlyTC has today launched its summer flying programme… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund supports stroke survivors in Belfast and North Down

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Belfast, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Stroke survivors in Belfast and North Down will now be able to make the often costly trips to their local Stroke Association support groups for free, thanks to funding from the George Best Belfast City Airport Community Fund. Users of the charity’s weekly Communication Development programmes currently pay half of… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation: Total concessions sales at O’Hare in February 2014 grew by 11.2% compared to last year

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This just in…The recent enhancements to O’Hare International Airport’s concessions program are paying off in a big way. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that total concessions sales at O’Hare in February 2014 grew by an impressive 11.2 percent when compared to last year. Total concessions sales, including food, beverage… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways starts four-time weekly service to Larnaca, Cyprus

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Five-star airline begins Cyprus route with four flights weekly LARNACA, Cyprus, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight landed at Larnaca International Airport today, marking the five-star airline’s 138th destination from Doha. The inaugural flight signals the start of a four-time weekly service to Larnaca that will be operated by an Airbus A320, with 12… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways reveals additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors

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After Debuting Its A380 First Class Seats at ITB Berlin, Award-winning Airline Reveals a Sneak Preview of the State-of-the-art Aircraft’s First and Business Class Lounge and Bathrooms DOHA, Qatar, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline has revealed an additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors…. Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to commence operations on London Heathrow route from Doha’s new hub Hamad International Airport with its first A380 aircraft

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Airline to welcome the first three of 13 A380 aircraft The world’s largest passenger aircraft will operate from the new Hamad International Airport on this popular European route Doha, Qatar, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ highly anticipated arrival of its A380 fleet moved one step closer today, with the annoucement that from 17th June the… Read the full news article

Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and TAM to implement Amadeus car rental services

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Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and TAM implement Amadeus Cars. The cross-selling tool enables airlines to generate additional revenue by offering enhanced services to their customers Madrid, Spain, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, announces that four major airlines – Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and… Read the full news article

Serena Hotels conducts intensive refresher training for its naturalists and driver guides in Tanzania

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Ever thought a guide would need essential training? Yes they do! Kigali, Rwanda, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels has recently conducted a two- week intensive, refresher training for its naturalists and driver guides in Tanzania. The training, now in its second phase was conducted in partnership with Trend Africa, a South African company owned… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. opens 282-room hotel in Jixian, China

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New Jixian Marriott Hotel Pitches-in on Sustainable Tourism. Tianjin, China, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today celebrated the opening of its 282-room Jixian Marriott Hotel, taking the total number of properties under its iconic Marriott Hotels brand in China to 16. Under a long-term management agreement with Saint Light Investment… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi Airports’ projects for the development of Abu Dhabi International Airport get approval from the Abu Dhabi Government

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Expansion program includes new hard stands, Automated Passenger Mobility (APM) and Southern Runway tunnel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports received last Sunday approval from the Government of abu Dhabi on three projects that further support the master plan for the development of Abu Dhabi International’s overall infrastructure program…. Read the full news article

Eurostar and chef Raymond Blanc launch new summer menus for Business Premier passengers

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LONDON, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on its successful two year partnership with world renowned chef Raymond Blanc, Eurostar has today launched exciting new summer menus for Business Premierpassengers.  As well as tempting new options for both lunch and dinner, Raymond has also launched a new breakfast and wine offering. Responding to customer feedback, Raymond Blanc… Read the full news article

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review: The transient segment is leading the charge with particularly sharp increases in the leisure travel segment

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NEW YORK, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry saw a healthy start to the year and is continuing to show gains in both demand and average daily rate (ADR), according to data from the April 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). The transient segment, which is made up of individual business and leisure… Read the full news article

First bus operators to promote the benefits of bus travel during Catch the Bus Week 2014 between 28 April and 4 May

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-04-25 — /Travel PR News/ — During Catch the Bus Week Greener Journeys* and many First bus operators across the UK will be promoting the benefits of bus travel. Catch the Bus Week 2014, runs from 28th April to the 4th of May. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the benefits of bus travel in the… Read the full news article