Category Archives: Travel

Southwest Airlines listed amongst the 2016 Most Valuable Employers for Military® as named by CivilianJobs.com

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is among the 2016 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military® as named by CivilianJobs.com. The MVE winners list helps veterans and job-seekers with military experience identify the top employers to target for civilian careers. “We’re honored to be a Most Valuable Employer for Military, and… Read the full press release

Norwegian announces 8% increase in passenger number during April compared to the same month previous year

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LONDON, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Increased demand from business and leisure passengers contributed to Norwegian’s growth in April. The company carried almost 2.3 million passengers this month, an increase of 168,000 passengers compared to April previous year. The load factor was 84.5 per cent, up 2.1 percentage points. Norwegian carried 2,302,041 passengers in April,… Read the full press release

Expedia Affiliate Network Senior Account Manager Fritz Oberhummer named one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016

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Fritz Oberhummer, Senior Account Manager EMEA, Expedia Affiliate Network Brand, was named as one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016 Bellevue, WA, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of the Expedia group, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, is proud to announce that Fritz Oberhummer, Senior… Read the full press release

Heathrow to exceed the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion

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Airports Commission unanimously recommended Heathrow expansion Heathrow will exceed the overall package of conditions the Commission set Measures include support for an early introduction of ban on scheduled flights for six and a half hours every night after expansion planning consent received and the necessary airspace is modernised Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye writes to the… Read the full press release

Four of the UK’s leading architectural practices showcase striking new concepts for Heathrow’s vision for expansion

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  Heathrow selects four of Britain’s best aviation architects to progress vision for expansion Striking new images showcase the best of British design and reveal a first look into the future at Britain’s global gateway Architects challenged to redefine what an airport should be with bold sustainable ideas, innovative technologies and integrated into local communities… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to join in Japan’s season of festivals this summer

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, invites travelers to join in the Natsu-Matsuri (a.k.a. Summer Festivals) with attractive advance purchase deals that offer up to 25% off the Best Available Rate during Japan’s season of festivals this summer. The best way to experience the country’s… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport presented a painted steel sculpture The Book to the City of Mississauga

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TORONTO, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On May 10, 2016, Toronto Pearson International Airport presented The Book – a painted steel sculpture – to the City of Mississauga. Aptly located at Celebration Square near the Central Library, this public art piece depicts an open book with two pages torn from its spine appearing to blow… Read the full press release

Shanna Smith appointed San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new Chief of Staff

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San Antonio, Texas, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shanna Smith is the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SACVB) new Chief of Staff.   In her new role, she will focus on the SACVB’s long-term strategic plan, producing critical executive messages, overseeing the organization’s annual meeting, National Travel and Tourism Week initiative and Experience Dedicated Destination… Read the full press release

THOR Inc. announces the appointment of Linda Plopper as Supplier Relations Account Manager

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Mrs. Linda Plopper joins THOR’s team as its new Supplier Relations Account Manager  LANGLEY, UK, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — THOR Inc., a world leading travel services company, today announces the appointment of Supplier Relations Account Manager, Linda Plopper. In her new role, Linda is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with current travel supplier… Read the full press release

Australia records 11.6% increase in visitor arrivals during March 2016

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SYDNEY, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia welcomed 754,600 visitor arrivals during March 2016, an increase of 11.6 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year, according to the latest statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The double digit growth in March brings the number of international visitors to… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program

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MOSCOW, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within the Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program. Now Aeroflot Bonus Program members can get up to 1,500 miles and discount up to 15% for Avis rentals worldwide. All Aeroflot Bonus members who rent with Avis between May 4th and August 31st, 2016 will… Read the full press release

Allegiant celebrates new nonstop service to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates the launch of low-cost, nonstop flights to Las Vegas from El Paso, Texas. The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares to Las Vegas from El Paso as low as $43. “We are very excited to launch this new service… Read the full press release

Allegiant launches nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

SAN DIEGO, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new, nonstop service from El Paso, Texas to San Diego. To celebrate Allegiant’s new route between El Paso and San Diego, the company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares for as low as $39.* “We are very excited to… Read the full press release

United Airlines president Oscar Munoz to speak at GBTA Convention 2016

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced Oscar Munoz, president and CEO of United Airlines, will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2016, July 16-20 in Denver, Colorado. Munoz will speak at Center Stage on… Read the full press release

airberlin increased capacity utilization in April to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison

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BERLIN, GERMANY, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the decline in tourist travel and the associated capacity reduction, airberlin was able to increase its capacity utilization in April by 0.7 percentage points to 81.8 percent in yearly comparison. Furthermore, the accumulated capacity utilization remained virtually stable and increased by 0.3 percentage points to 82.9 percent… Read the full press release

Online and mobile bookings fuel the Hotel industry’s revenue per available room increase in Q1 2016 – TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review

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North American Hotels Capitalize on Digital Trend Continuing into 2016 NEW YORK, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotel industry performance is strengthening, with Q1 2016 revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 1.0 percent year-over-year, fueled by online and mobile bookings. According to data from TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review (NADR; Q2 2016), bookings through online… Read the full press release

Subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland extended

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Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full press release

RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation with donation of $50,000 USD to support industry research and education programs

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) with a donation of $50,000 USD on May 3, 2016, during ARDA World 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. AIF is a nonprofit organization led by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) that serves to advance knowledge of the industry through its comprehensive… Read the full press release

RCI redesigns its app to allow travelers to search for vacations the way they want

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Latest edition of the RCI® member app includes ways to search for vacations by experience type, making the exploration process fun and efficient for members HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — With travelers placing increased focus on experiential travel, RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has redesigned its app to allow travelers to… Read the full press release

Wizz Air’s newest Airbus A321 graced the Budapest’s airshow

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, Wizz Air participated with its newest Airbus A321, and it was the first time ever an Airbus A321 was… Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines marks 30th anniversary of service to Shannon Airport

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Shannon, Ireland, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Air Lines has restarted nonstop service between Shannon and New York-JFK, effective May 2, 2016. The U.S. airline, which marks its 30th anniversary of service to Shannon this year, has transported nearly 1.7million passengers since its inaugural flight to the airport on May 8, 1986. “We are… Read the full press release

London City Airport celebrates the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac, France

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LONDON, 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — A great French icon made a flying visit to London City Airport this week to celebrate the launch of new British Airways flights to Bergerac. The vintage Citroen 2CV represented the best of France’s heritage while the new air link provides the quickest journey yet between the city of… Read the full press release

Lufthansa once again turns into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France

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Lufthansa is launching various promotions regarding the European Cup New Fanhansa aircraft for the German national team’s flight to France The winner’s plane will continue to fly until the World Cup in 2018 COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa will once again turn into Fanhansa for the European Football Championship in France. A… Read the full press release

Viking Ocean Cruises’ fourth ship, Viking Sun to spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise

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Los Angeles, 2016-May-03 — /Travel PR News/ — With just days before its second ship, Viking Sea, is christened in Greenwich on the Thames River in London on May 5, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced that its fourth ship, Viking Sun, will spend her maiden season sailing the company’s first-ever World Cruise, spanning 141 days… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to cover peak capacity requirements with five wet lease agreements for the year 2016

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• Objective: cover peak capacity requirements • Negotiations with up to five wet lease partners • Wet lease agreement with Adria Airways in cooperation with Nordica takes effect at the beginning of May VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines plans to conclude up to five wet lease agreements for the year 2016…. Read the full press release

Delta Air Lines to keep its corporate headquarters in Atlanta for next twenty years

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ATLANTA, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Atlanta today announced that Mayor Kasim Reed and Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson signed a 20-year Airport Use and Lease Agreement. The new lease will start July 1, 2016 and will keep Delta Air Lines’ corporate headquarters in Atlanta through 2036. “I am proud to… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport officially reopened the departures hall

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport this afternoon officially reopened the departures hall during a short reopening ceremony. Following the ceremony a few hundred passengers could check in from the departures hall again. The reopening of the departures hall is an important symbol of the recovery of our country a mere 40… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport to further improve travel experience for passengers by expanding its car parks

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to the continuous increase in traffic, Budapest Airport has decided to expand its car parks, to further improve the travel experience for passengers. The development will add more than a thousand new parking spaces, whereby passengers will have a choice of three different long term parking products,… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport celebrated easyJet’s inaugural flight from Lyon, France to Budapest, Hungary

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Traditional firemen’s water canon arch of triumph, special easyJet and Lyon-style cake for the crew – this is how Budapest Airport greeted the first flight of the popular white-and-orange airline flight from the second largest city of France to Hungary. The budget airline will commence with weekly three… Read the full press release

Travelzoo honored with Global Brand award at PRWeek’s Global Awards

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LONDON, 2016-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global media commerce company, won the prestigious Global Brand award at PRWeek’s Global Awards, held in London last night. These awards benchmark the most important public relations work from around the world, and honour the transformative campaigns that cross borders, build brands and establish… Read the full press release