Category Archives: Travel

TravelClick, Weebly partnership to deliver easy-to-manage web solution for hoteliers to boost booking conversions

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Partnership Combines TravelClick’s Award-Winning Web Design with Weebly’s Innovative Website and E-Commerce Platform to Enable Hoteliers to Drive Direct Bookings NEW YORK, 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In a world where digital innovation connects both prospective and returning travelers to hotels all over the globe, hoteliers need highly flexible, scalable and easy-to-manage website solutions… Read the full press release

Brian Quinn appointed VP franchise development at Choice Hotels International

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has appointed Brian Quinn as vice president of franchise development. Quinn, who has spent his entire career in the hospitality industry, will be responsible for leading franchise development in the United States for Choice brands,… Read the full press release

IHG launches its 2017 Trends Report – The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’

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DAVOS, Switzerland, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today launches its 2017 Trends Report – The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’ – at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The report highlights the uncompromising nature of today’s customer who increasingly expects brands to deliver experiences… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces re-start of operations from Lviv, Ukraine

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NEW WIZZ ROUTE FROM LVIV TO WROCLAW Budapest, Hungary, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Ukraine’s largest low-cost carrier, announced today its re-start of operations from Lviv, which will become the carrier’s second Ukrainian airport with a new low fare route from Lviv to… Read the full press release

Bombardier’s PRIMOVE-equipped e-buses reaches combined total of 500,000 kilometers of service

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Wirelessly charged e-buses proven in passenger service To date, PRIMOVE e-mobility has saved 527 tons of CO2 emissions Mannheim, Germany, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier has announced that its PRIMOVE-equipped e-buses have reached a combined total of 500,000 kilometers of service. These environmentally-friendly buses are in operation on routes in the German cities of… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation receives order for 71 new trains for the RER lines D and E of the Île-de-France network

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Alstom-Bombardier consortium will design and supply a new generation of double deck train  BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Transportation confirms that it has received an official notice from SNCF to supply, in consortium with Alstom, 71 new trains for the RER lines D and E of the Île-de-France (greater Paris) network. This… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Asset Management remarkets 13 previously owned CRJ900 aircraft to Regional One

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Montréal, Canada, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Asset Management announced today the successful remarketing of 13 previously owned CRJ900 aircraft to Regional One. Two of the aircraft were owned by Bombardier and eleven were remarketed on behalf of a third party. Eight of the 13 aircraft were delivered in 2016 and… Read the full press release

easyJet appoints Ian Cairns as Director of Customer and James Millett as Director of Digital and Marketing

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LUTON, UK, 2017-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has driven significant success from focusing on business fliers, the customer experience and digital innovation. We have now decided to restructure the team around these key areas, promoting Ian Cairns to a newly created role of Director of Customer and James Millett to a… Read the full press release

Flybe increases flights on its Dublin routes to and from Exeter and Southampton over the St Patrick’s Day weekend

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Leading regional airline adds extra flights to and from Exeter and Southampton for key national celebration due to public demand. Exeter, United Kingdom, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has added four extra return flights on two of its most popular Dublin routes specifically those to and from Exeter and Southampton… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the sixth year in a row

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WHISTLER, BC, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the sixth year in a row, Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. The annual competition, judged by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers offering the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people. Organizations honoured are chosen… Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announces retirement of its EVP, Asset Management Minaz Abji effective April 30, 2017

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BETHESDA, Md., 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) (“Host Hotels” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced that Minaz Abji will retire as Executive Vice President, Asset Management, effective April 30, 2017. Mr. Abji will continue as a senior advisor to the… Read the full press release

VisitScotland’s Spirit of Scotland new online film gives viewers a ‘sense of who they are’

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — NOT many people are able to say that they can give others a ‘sense of who they are’, but this is exactly what tour guide and genealogist Ian Walker does for a living. Dumfriesshire-born Ian stars in the latest Spirit of Scotland online film from VisitScotland in… Read the full press release

Harray’s Little Bothy awarded the Four Star Quality Assurance Award by VisitScotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A secluded bothy, perched on the edge of Harray Loch on Orkney, has been awarded four stars by VisitScotland. Renovated from a traditional stone built croft house, Harray’s Little Bothy, was awarded the Four Star Quality Assurance (QA) Award in recognition of its high standards. The cottage,… Read the full press release

Findhorn Village Hostel earns VisitScotland’s four-star QA award following a massive refurbishment

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A volunteer-run hostel,in the heart of the village of Findhorn, has doubled its VisitScotland star rating. Findhorn Village Hostel, which was converted from an old school, has gone from a two-star to a four-star accommodation provider under the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) scheme after making… Read the full press release

Glasgow to welcome 600 historians, architects, preservationists and museum professionals for Society of Architectural Historians’ 70th Annual International Conference

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) will hold its 70th Annual International Conference in Glasgow, from June 7–11, 2017, marking the first time SAH has met outside North America since 1973. An estimated 600 historians, architects, preservationists, and museum professionals from around the world will convene to… Read the full press release

Traveldoo and DIMO Software announce partnership agreement

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PARIS, France, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveldoo and DIMO Software – European software providers specializing in the Travel and Expense management market, have announced a partnership agreement. Starting from January 1st 2017, DIMO Software will offer an integrated SBT function in the Notilus travel solution, using Traveldoo’s technology. About DIMO Software For 20 years, DIMO Software has been combining… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways opens the new and luxurious Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

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Airline celebrates the official opening of the new Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker confirms July start date of direct flights to Nice PARIS, France, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker,… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to host second-annual Ticket to Taste at O’Hare International Airport on January 24

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CHICAGO, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) invites the public to experience first-class dining at O’Hare International Airport on January 24. The second-annual Ticket to Taste is a one-time opportunity for non-travelers to enjoy Terminal 5. No boarding pass required! Ticket to Taste will take place in O’Hare’s International Terminal 5 from… Read the full press release

Kansas City Aviation Department partners with KCP&L to install 27 two-plug EV charging stations in parking lots at Kansas City International Airport

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Kansas, MO, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kansas City travelers who own electric vehicles can be even more charged up about their next trip! No longer will they need to worry if their vehicle batteries have enough charge to drive home when they land. That’s because the Kansas City Aviation Department has teamed up… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport begins work on its £2.3 million project to enlarge and enhance the immigration hall

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BRISTOL, Enland, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Latest improvements will enhance arrivals experience for passengers Work will begin on Monday 16th January on a £2.3 million project to enlarge and enhance the immigration hall at Bristol Airport.   On completion in April, it will take the number of passport control points from the current ten to a… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport announces the appointment of Tim Norwood as Chief Planning Officer

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New Chief Planning Officer to review Gatwick’s Masterplan and help deliver airport’s £1.2 billion investment programme Previous experience includes EDF Energy and BAA Gatwick’s second runway director to retire, but remains as advisor LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Tim Norwood – the man who secured planning consent for Hinkley Point C, the UK’s first… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport to sponsor 2017 Crawley STEMfest and the Big Bang Fair South East

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Part of airport’s strategy to help boost local employment opportunities and skills development Fairs expected to attract thousands of students and teachers from across the region LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport is to take over as the headline sponsors of two of the most important events for schools and colleges in the… Read the full press release

Air France announces 6 times a week flights to Cairo on board its Boeing 787

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PARIS, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — On 9 January 2017, Air France inaugurated its Boeing 787’s first commercial flight to Cairo. Customers can now travel to Cairo on board this innovative new aircraft up to 6 times a week. Equipped with the latest new travel cabins, the Boeing 787 has 30 seats in Business,… Read the full press release

Air France introduces new dishes signed by two Michelin-starred chef Jean Sulpice for Business class passengers

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PARIS, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the next three months, Air France’s Business class customers on board long-haul and medium-haul flights* on departure from Paris will be able to enjoy new dishes signed by Jean Sulpice. JEAN SULPICE, A TWO MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF IN THE BUSINESS CABIN To continue to surprise its customers while promoting… Read the full press release

British Airways is in search for three jazz musicians to perform on a VIP Mardi Gras party flight to New Orleans

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LONDON, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — #BuskForYourSeat to join BA’s sold-out Mardi Gras party flight British Airways is on the hunt to find and showcase three undiscovered jazz musicians. The airline is looking for the next Louis Armstrong to perform during a sky high gig on a VIP party flight to the home of jazz…. Read the full press release

First Essex announces new partnership with Trussell Trust foodbanks in Colchester

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ESSEX, England, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Local bus operator First Essex announced a new partnership today with Trussell Trust foodbanks in Colchester. The initiative, which has been rolled out with great success in other parts of the country including Chelmsford and Southend, will provide foodbank teams in Colchester with ‘Free Bus Journey Vouchers’ that… Read the full press release

First Manchester launches premium Vantage bus service

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — First Manchester is continuing to increase the offering of its premium Vantage bus service by adding a new route from 29th January. The new V3 Vantage service will launch on 29th January, and will run hourly every day, to and from Manchester Royal Infirmary. The popular V1 and… Read the full press release

First Bus announces commitment to allow its customers to pay with contactless debit and credit cards

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK’s leading operator, First Bus, today announced a commitment to allow its customers to pay for travel through the use of contactless debit and credit cards. First Bus customers can already pay for bus travel using its successful smartcard and mobile payment (mTickets) mechanisms.  The company sees… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches four times weekly, non-stop service to Las Vegas, Nevada

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Announces 11th USA route starting 8 January 2018 Award-winning airline celebrating its 10th anniversary of serving the United States DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to passenger demand, Qatar Airways has proudly announced it will commence four times weekly, non-stop service to Las Vegas, Nevada, starting 8 January 2018. The new route… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways introduces new amenity kits to Economy Class passengers

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New multi-purpose bag is all about the content DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of an ongoing upgrade across its portfolio of on-board products, Qatar Airways will introduce new amenity kits to Economy Class passengers from this month. With a focus on simplicity and functionality, the new kits include products designed to… Read the full press release