Category Archives: Travel

Bombardier announces the publication of the Environmental Product Declaration for its CS300 aircraft

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Bombardier CS300’s Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®) comes one year after the EPD® for the CS100 aircraft Montréal, Canada, 2017-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva the publication of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®) for the CS300 aircraft. The news was made public one… Read the full news article

Bombardier’s trams and light rail vehicles earn the Innovation Leader in Rail Transport Award from ERCI

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First homologated obstacle detection assistance system for trams and light rail vehicles recognized with European Rail Cluster Innovation Award 2017 System enhances safety for drivers, passengers, and other mixed traffic participants BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has been proudly awarded the Innovation Leader in Rail Transport Award by… Read the full news article

TravelClick announces new, expanded relationship with InterContinental Hotels Group®

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Data Partnership Across TravelClick’s Hotelligence360® Business Intelligence Solutions, including Demand360®, Rate360® and Agency360®, Marks Second Global Hotel Endorsement in 2017 NEW YORK, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative, cloud-based and data-driven solutions for hotels to maximize revenue, today announced the Company’s new, expanded relationship with InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG). As one of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square’s restaurant La Dame de Pic London achieves its first Michelin star

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The first UK restaurant from French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic recognised in the 2018 Michelin Guide London at Ten Trinity Square, UK, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — La Dame de Pic London, the only UK outpost from acclaimed French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic, based at Four SeasonsHotel London at Ten Trinity Square, has achieved its first Michelin star… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto marks its 5th year anniversary with five grand prizes to give away

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In celebration of its five-year anniversary, the flagship hotel is giving away five grand prizes Toronto, Canada, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Situated in the birthplace of the brand, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto opened its doors on 60 Yorkville Avenue on October 5, 2012. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the Hotel is giving away five grand prizes over… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole appoints its new General Manager Ed Gannon

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Jackson Hole, U.S.A., 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole announces the appointment of its new General Manager Ed Gannon, who joins the property from Nevis. Originally form the east coast, he is excited to experience the vast expanse of the Rockies. “Whether it is an island destination or mountain resort, what draws… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines and Grab to integrate their mobile apps to provide customers with more seamless travel experiences

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 SIA customers can now book Grab rides through the SingaporeAir mobile app ● Members can convert GrabRewards points to KrisFlyer miles SINGAPORE, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Grab today announced a partnership to provide customers with more seamless travel experiences. SIA and Grab will integrate their mobile apps to offer enhanced convenience… Read the full news article

Emirates and flydubai partnership announces first codeshare routes

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With the start of the partnership, Emirates will codeshare on 29 routes operated by flydubai Passengers can book from 03 October with travel commencing on 29 October Reach more destinations easily, frequently and quickly DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced that Emirates will… Read the full news article

Heathrow becomes the first airport in the world to enlist ‘Food Instagram Ambassadors’

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Hemsley + Hemsley help passengers improve their Instagram skills to capture the best international cuisine Hemsley + Hemsley lead Heathrow’s month-long Taste the World celebration of food tourism Taste The World follows new research revealing that one in seven UK travellers has chosen a holiday destination based solely on food seen on Instagram… Read the full news article

Heathrow Airport Chief Operating Officer, Normand Boivin to leave; Derek Provan appointed Interim

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — After six successful years at Heathrow, Chief Operating Officer, Normand Boivin has chosen to leave the business for personal reasons. Since joining Heathrow in 2011, Boivin has led step changes in the way the airport operates and transformed the resilience of its operation. Before he joined Heathrow as COO, Boivin was… Read the full news article

IHG® announces the appointment of Claire Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer

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IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the appointment of Claire Bennett as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.  Denham, United Kingdom, 2017-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ —  Claire joins IHG from American Express, where she held a number of senior, consumer-focused marketing roles over a period of more than… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: Record number of visits from China to the UK in the first quarter of 2017

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The UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from China in the coming week as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday begin. LONDON, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Golden Week is a prime time of travel for the Chinese and more are choosing to visit the UK than ever. Latest… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards: Armani Hotel Dubai will host the Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 in Dubai

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London, UK, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has revealed that Armani Hotel Dubai will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 on Sunday 29th October, in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The emirate is the Cinderella story of the travel industry, having exploded from a sleepy fishing village into a futuristic metropolis. This will be the second… Read the full news article

Portugal one of the big winners at World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017

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St. Petersburg, Russi, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Portugal was one of the big winners at World Travel Awards’ Europe Gala Ceremony 2017. On a night of high drama in host city St. Petersburg, Portugal was voted Europe’s Leading Destination with Turismo de Portugal scooping the prize for Europe’s Leading Tourist Board. Meanwhile the Portuguese archipelago of… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Greece will host the Europe Gala Ceremony 2018

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has confirmed Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in the beautiful region of Porto Heli, Greece, will host the Europe Gala Ceremony 2018. The prestigious event will take place on June 29th, welcoming hundreds of industry leaders from across the continent to the one-of-a-kind hotel. World Travel Awards President… Read the full news article

80 students to start 12-month internships at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

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HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — More than 80 students are starting 12-month internships at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) after completing a course at the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (the Academy) aimed at nurturing young people for careers in the aviation industry. The “Certificate Course in Airport Services and Operations” is… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport: United Airlines to operate brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its seasonal nonstop Auckland-San Francisco route

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines has announced that it will operate a brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its seasonal nonstop Auckland-San Francisco route when it recommences services this year from October 31, due to increased demand. The new Boeing 777-300ER is the newest aircraft type featuring the all-new United… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport: American Airlines to fly a larger aircraft on its Los Angeles – Auckland route

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is set to fly a larger aircraft on its Los Angeles – Auckland route, when it recommences the service this October. The new aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is American Airlines’ newest aircraft type and was introduced to its fleet at the end of 2016…. Read the full news article

Zurich Airport named Europe’s leading airport for the 14th time in succession

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ZURICH, Switzerland, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Zurich Airport has won the renowned World Travel Award for its customer friendliness and fulfilment of general quality standards for the 14th consecutive time. The annual World Travel Awards has honoured impressive performance in the travel and tourism sector since 1993. This year sees Zurich Airport win… Read the full news article

Aeroflot won two key categories at the World Travel Awards 2017 in St. Petersburg

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has won two key categories at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017: Europe’s Leading Airline Brand and Europe’s Leading Airline – Business Class. The awards took place on Saturday in the Marble Hall of the Russian Museum of Ethnography in St. Petersburg. “We are proud that… Read the full news article

Hyatt: Párisi Udvar Hotel in Budapest to open in 2018 and will be managed by Mellow Mood Hotels

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Hotel will mark the third international location for the brand CHICAGO, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for the Párisi Udvar Hotel in Budapest – joining Hôtel du Louvre in Paris as the second hotel in Europe for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and third outside of the U.S. Hyatt has… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company awarded Bahrain International Airport’s advertising contract to JCDecaux

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), and the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, awarded the airport’s much coveted advertising contract to JCDecaux, the largest outdoor advertising company in the world. The French-based company was awarded the milestone contract following a… Read the full news article

British Airways, Iberia reach New Distribution Capability (NDC) related Agreement with Hogg Robinson Group

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and Iberia have confirmed today that they have reached a New Distribution Capability (NDC) related Agreement with Hogg Robinson Group. Under this initial Agreement, bookings made by Hogg Robinson Group in key European markets for British Airways and Iberia marketed flights will not be subject to the Distribution… Read the full news article

Twin brothers pilots at British Airways to retire: 45,000 flying hours; 3.5 years in the air and over two million customers flown

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Twin brothers who work as British Airways pilots celebrated their 60th birthdays today by walking off their last ever flights, only 30 seconds apart. Captains Jeremy and Nick Hart both fly A320 aircraft on short-haul routes for British Airways. After being born 30 minutes apart they decided a fitting end… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways acquires 49 per cent of the new parent company of Meridiana fly

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New acquisition strengthens Qatar Airways’ commitment to Italy Deal will see Qatar Airways hold 49 per cent of AQA Holding (Parent company of Meridiana Fly) DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has further strengthened its commitment to Italy with the acquisition of 49 per cent of AQA Holding, the new parent company… Read the full news article

Two awards for Qatar Airways at 2017 APEX Passenger Choice Awards in Long Beach, Calif.

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More than half a million passengers rated Qatar Airways best for in-flight cabin service and dining  Winners recognised by members of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)   DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Cabin Service‘ and ‘Best Food and Beverage‘ at the 2017 APEX Passenger Choice Awards held… Read the full news article

Air Display Over Doha for Qatar Airways Twentieth Anniversary

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The British Royal Air Force’s top display team flies in formation over Qatar alongside a Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350 aircraft Thousands of people watched and joined in the celebrations to mark a major milestone for Qatar’s award-winning national flag carrier  DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of people watched in admiration as… Read the full news article

Cathay Pacific: Boosting Barcelona; Tel Aviv to go daily; Fukuoka up to two flights a day

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HONG KONG, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airline to operate the most non-stop flights to Spain from Asia with launch of year-round service to Barcelona, while popular Japanese and Israeli hotspots set to receive additional frequencies Boosting Barcelona Cathay Pacific today announced that its seasonal operation to Barcelona during the summer peak will become a… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines becomes the first airline in North America to offer scheduled service with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

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DALLAS, TX, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) achieved an aviation  milestone today by becoming the first airline in North America to offer scheduled service utilizing the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. In a nod to Southwest’s history, the inaugural MAX 8 flight departed Dallas’ Love Field and flew to Houston, one of the carrier’s original markets… Read the full news article

Linda Rutherford appointed Southwest Airlines’ SVP, Chief Communications Officer

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DALLAS, TX, 2017-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Linda Rutherford to Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer. With the promotion, Rutherford will add the Company’s Culture Services Department to her oversight and will report to Executive Vice President Corporate Services Bob Jordan, while continuing to work directly with Chairman… Read the full news article