Category Archives: Travel

Cruise Lines International Association launches first-ever Travel Agent Destination Summit in Puerto Rico from September 29 – October 2, 2016

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Washington DC, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, in partnership with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the preeminent force in representing the mutual interests of cruise lines and Caribbean and Latin American destinations, has launched the first-ever Travel Agent Destination… Read the full press release

UIA tests SMS notification service to inform passengers of any delays and cancellations on their flights

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Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — UIA started testing SMS notification service informing passengers of all scheduled flights on any delays and cancellations. Therefore, the airline`s clients will be notified of important schedule alterations. Within 48 – 1 hour prior to scheduled departure, passengers who provided UIA with correct contact details when booking their… Read the full press release

Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil with Help Alliance aid initiatives

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Reigning beach volleyball Olympic champions Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann visit Lufthansa Help Alliance project COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On 15 August, at the start of the second week of the Olympic Games, Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil. In 1956, a Lockheed Super Star with 48 first-class… Read the full press release

Air France announces daily bus service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City

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From September 26, 2016, Air France customers will be able to travel to Quebec thanks to a new daily service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City. The Montreal-Quebec service will be operated by Air France bus, equipped with 52 seats and Wi-Fi. PARIS, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Company’s… Read the full press release

Heathrow installs fifty new noise monitors in local areas

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50 new noise monitors are being added to more than double the airport’s existing network New figures show a 5.5% increase in the proportion of quieter, new generation aircraft using the airport Heathrow launches its second ‘Blueprint for Noise Reduction’ today LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new… Read the full press release

Heathrow poll shows support for its expansion plans remains strong in local communities

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      51% of residents in 12 local constituencies support expansion at Heathrow, and 35% oppose       59% of residents feel positive about the airport, and only 8% feel negative LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Populus polling released by Heathrow today shows support for the airport’s expansion plans remains strong in local communities. … Read the full press release

Unlimited cabin crew positions availble at Ryanair across Europe; Recruitment days in Italy

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With unprecedented growth, Crewlink, an official recruitment and training partner of Ryanair are delighted to announce a major recruitment drive across Europe. Recruitment days will be taking place in Italy over the coming months to fill unlimited cabin crew positions with the airline. Italian Recruitment days will… Read the full press release

DCASE to host 3rd annual Fifth Star Awards presented by Allstate Insurance Company on September 14

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Guy King, Sones de México Ensemble, The Second City, Black Ensemble Theater and others will perform—along with event hosts The Q Brothers CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor four Chicago artists and arts advocates and one iconic cultural institution at the 3rd annual… Read the full press release

VISITFLORIDA: Greater Fort Lauderdale becomes the home of first Florida state park named after an African-American

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Renaming and Reclaiming Ceremony in Dania Beach Celebrates the First State Park in Florida Named After an African-American GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, formerly known as John U. Lloyd State Park, is the first state park to be named for an African-American in the… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces Preferred Partnership agreement with Flexiroam Asia Limited

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BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a Preferred Partnership agreement with mobile virtual network operator Flexiroam Asia Limited. Flexiroam is a new breed of telecommunications company that enables travellers to bypass roaming charges around the world. Its flagship data-roaming product, FLEXIROAM X, allows users to earn up to 100GB… Read the full press release

Aeroflot names its new A320 aircraft after prominent Russian physicist Abram Ioffe

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its new A320 aircraft fitted with state-of-the-art aerodynamic wing-tips known as Sharklets. The aircraft has been named in honour of Abram Ioffe, a prominent Russian physicist. A320 aircraft is delivered to Aeroflot directly from the manufacturer. The new A320 is equipped with CFM56 engines and can accommodate 158 passengers in a spacious… Read the full press release

TAP clients now can access their boarding cards through Google Now

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Android users now have this function in their diary This feature is yet another step forward in the development of services TAP offers its clients through their mobile devices. The company has free iOS and Android apps for smartphones and tablets with which it is possible – among… Read the full press release

TAP names its two new A330 after John Dos Passos and João Vaz Côrte-Real

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The two new TAP’s A330 that cross daily the Atlantic Ocean, operating the also new airline’s routes to the USA: Boston and New York – JFK, have now the names of two singular personalities: John Dos Passos and João Vaz Côrte-Real. With Portuguese ancestry, John Dos Passos, and… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes Flybe’s new connection to channel island of Guernsey

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Doncaster, England, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — PASSENGERS flying from Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport can now head to the channel island of Guernsey thanks to a new Flybe connection. The island, known for beach resorts like Cobo Bay and the scenery of its coastal cliffs, can now be reached by flying from Doncaster and connecting… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines’ “JAL Guide to Japan now features location search function and video contents

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AL Continues Introducing the World with the Charms of Japan TOKYO, JAPAN 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL)’s global website (www.jal.com) is routinely accessed from 26 regions all over the world. One part of the site is the “JAL Guide to Japan (*1),” an information site for overseas visitors in seven languages (*2), which… Read the full press release

British Airways aircraft to fly Team GB and ParalympicsGB home from the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games named ‘victoRIOus’

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘victoRIOus’ is set to be the name of the British Airways aircraft that will fly Team GB and ParalympicsGB  home from the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The name, which was one of a short-list of four selected by the athletes and British Airways staff, was chosen by… Read the full press release

The British Airways Flying with Confidence course celebrates its thirtieth birthday

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The British Airways Flying with Confidence course celebrates its thirtieth birthday on August 17 – having helped more than 50,000 people overcome their fear of flying since its launch. To celebrate 30 years of running the course, the first 30 callers will receive a £30 discount for the Heathrow… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair enhance baggage policy with additional 10kg allowance for check-in baggage

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair are pleased to announce the introduction of an enhanced baggage policy, which will see passengers benefit from increased check-in allowances and generally lower excess baggage charges. Under the revised weight system policy, all passengers, regardless of their class of travel, will enjoy an… Read the full press release

Vistara announces special discounted fare for Armed Forces personnel and their family members

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Benefits include discounted fares and 25kg free baggage allowance New Delhi, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, Vistara, India’s fastest growing full service carrier, announces special benefits for active, retired and honorably discharged Armed Forces personnel and their family members who travel together on Vistara. The special discounted fare… Read the full press release

airberlin to operate two flights a week from Dusseldorf to Reykjavik from November to April

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Only German airline with an all-year-round service to Iceland ‎ Berlin, Germany, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Iceland is booming – and not just since the European Football Championship! Due to the high demand, airberlin is once again expanding its service to Iceland from the coming winter season, and will operate two flights a week… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines and United Flight Systems announce Preferred School Program partnership

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ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines (“ExpressJet”) is excited to announce a partnership agreement with United Flight Systems to offer qualified students a pathway to secure a first officer position at the airline. This new partnership provides currently enrolled students or student instructors at smaller flight training programs the same incentives as their… Read the full press release

HMSHost to enhance dining options at El Paso International Airport following five-year lease extension

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Golf lovers rejoice with addition of PGA TOUR Grill to airport dining options EL PASO, TX, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Enhanced dining options will soon welcome travelers at El Paso International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost was recently awarded a five-year lease extension valued at more than $47 million to continue operating the airport’s dining… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards to combine Europe Gala Ceremony and World Spa Awards Gala Ceremony on September 4th at Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has confirmed the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 will join World Spa Awards at Forte Village Resort on the southern tip of Sardinia, Italy. Both events will take place on the evening of September 4th at the world-class resort, welcoming hundreds of hospitality leaders from across the region and around the world. The decision… Read the full press release

HKIA reports of 5.8% increase in passenger volume during July 2016 compared to same month last year

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in July 2016. During the month, passenger volume increased 5.8% year on year to 6.3 million, while flight movements rose 2.9% to 35,200 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® launches Expedia Labs to showcase sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts

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Hosts “Travel Think Tank” in San Francisco, Expedia’s first-ever inspirational invitational to discuss unique mobile travel concepts SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com® today launched Expedia Labs, a new site to showcase a sampling of experimental tech and travel concepts built within Expedia or through company partnerships. Designed to give developers a dedicated… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® releases results of the 2016 Expedia Hotel Etiquette Study

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Americans split on whether to tip housekeeping but nearly unanimous in demanding complimentary Wi-Fi Bellevue, Wash., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com® today released the results of the 2016 Expedia Hotel Etiquette Study, which asked 1,018 Americans to identify the features and amenities they prioritize when booking a hotel, as well as the guest behaviors… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Commission releases 2016 Fall/Winter Travel Guide

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Official 2016 Fall/Winter Nebraska Travel Guide is now available to those looking to explore the state. This is the first time, the Nebraska Tourism Commission has produced a Fall/Winter Travel Guide, allowing the publication to provide more date targeted opportunities and show out-of-state tourists that Nebraska is… Read the full press release

This winter plan your Christmas vacation early and SKI FREE at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Teton Village, WY, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This winter is the time to visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), the #1 destination ski resort in North America. Voted five years in a row by Forbes as the best resort in North America, this winter a new gondola and continued excellent non-stop air service from… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Gretna battlefield in Dumfries and Galloway to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A battlefield to the southwest of Gretna in Dumfries and Galloway has become the 40th site to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields. The Battle of Sark, fought in 1448, was the first decisive victory for a Scottish force over the English since the Battle of… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb announces new uphill hiking experience, The Blackcomb Ascent Trails

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Plus: Summer Operations Now in Full Effect, Over 50km of Lift-Accessed Hiking and Running Trails Open and Wildflowers Now Going Into Full Bloom  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce a new uphill hiking experience, The Blackcomb Ascent Trails. The Blackcomb Ascent Trails are three new interconnected uphill hiking… Read the full press release