Category Archives: Travel

airberlin and Alitalia to expand flight offer between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italia

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New destination and 25 per cent more flights to Italy BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Alitalia today announced that they will strengthen their commercial agreement to expand their flight offer between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italia. In particular businesses and holidaymakers will benefit from the enhanced cooperation. Their mutual passengers… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo introduces new version of its innovative protection product for valuable temperature-sensitive cargo

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White Cover Advanced provides affordable and environmentally-friendly solution for pharmaceutical products DUBAI, U.A.E. and Montreux, Switzerland, 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates Airline, has launched a next-generation version of its innovative protection product for valuable temperature-sensitive cargo, such as pharmaceutical products. Called White Cover Advanced, it utilises DuPont’s patented Tyvek® material made… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™

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Industry veteran to lead new vacation rental business of international hotel company ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™. With over 20 years of expertise… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Commission to host town hall meetings ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Nebraska Tourism Commission will host town hall meetings in eight different Nebraska communities. “With the beginning of summer travel, the 2016 Nebraska Passport Program launch and Travel and Tourism Week, the month of May is a very exciting time… Read the full press release

Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau: Omaha’s Eppley Airfield voted #1 in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports

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OMAHA, NEB., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Feedback from more than 170,000 travelers reveals that Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is number one in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports. “The beauty of Omaha’s airport is that the passenger comes first,” said Keith Backsen, Executive Director of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The airport is a breeze… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Ryanair launches 6 new route for Winter 2016/17

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair have today (13th April 2016) launched its Winter 2016/17 schedule for Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA), with a new route to Sofia and five new winter services to Bergerac, Gran Canaria, Pisa, Porto and Szczecin, plus more flights to Alicante and Malaga. The addition of these new… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels announces new Adina Apartment Hotel with mixed-use development in Fremantle’s WA Port City

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New South Wales, Australia, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels announces its first Fremantle hotel with exciting new mixed-use development in WA Port City. TFE Hotels will operate a new Adina Apartment Hotel as part of a mixed-use commercial, retail and dining precinct in Fremantle’s stylish West End, expected to open in July 2018…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air to start new route from Niš (Serbia) to Dortmund (Germany) on 20 August

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a third route from Niš. The new service to Dortmund in Germany will commence on 20 August with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Wizz Air had started operations to its second Serbian… Read the full press release

Wizz Air to operate two flights per week from Katowice (Poland) to Dubai (UAE) starting 31 October

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new route from its Katowice base. Starting 31 October, WIZZ will operate two flights per week, on Mondays and Fridays, from Katowice to Dubai World Central Airport in the United Arab Emirates. Wizz Air… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority launches new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport

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Calgary, AB, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) today launched a new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Pre-Board Pals program brings furry guests and their volunteer sidekicks, to one of Canada’s busiest airports to interact with and bring smiles to… Read the full press release

Whistler Mountain Bike Park to open to riders for the 2016 season on May 20

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Riders Can Save Big With Early Bird Rates on Passes Until June 10 and Additional Bonus Offers Until May 22 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sleep now because on May 20 the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will open to riders for the 2016 season. Early Bird pricing is available now until June 10… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces 2017-18 year-round and seasonal escapes to Caribbean and Canada now on sale

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Two ships to call Cape Liberty home for first time in summer 2017 MIAMI, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International invites adventure seekers to discover the vibrant cultural wonders and untamed beauty of the most sought-after Caribbean islands and picturesque landscapes of New England and Canada. Departing from the Northeast, Florida and Puerto… Read the full press release

Frontier Airlines celebrates new service to Atlanta and Chicago from Kansas City International Airport with special introductory fares

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Frontier Airlines today begins new non-stop service to Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare; the carrier currently serves Denver and Orlando, Fla. from Kansas City. To celebrate this new service, Frontier is offering special introductory fares as low as $29 one-way to celebrate the new service. Nationally, Frontier is… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport unveils its first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum

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ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will join Delta Air Lines, Wings for Autism, The Arc Georgia and The Arc Midlands on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Airport’s first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum. The new room provides a soothing, supportive environment and contains… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Express announces 4 weekly flight services to Hawassa starting 16 April 2016

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Express, the Domestic Strategic Business Unit of the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group is pleased to announce that it is ready to stretch its wings with 4 weekly flight services to Hawassa with the Q-400 aircraft as of 16 April 2016. The flight to Hawassa, which will become… Read the full press release

Majority of airlines to again start operating at Brussels Airport

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Last week and this week, many airlines have returned to Brussels Airport. With flights optimally spread over the 18 hours available a day, an average of 225 flight can take off and 225 flights can land every day. Given the current passenger payload of the aircrafts, this corresponds with the forecast 800 departing passengers per… Read the full press release

SkyTeam announces the opening of its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport

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First alliance-branded lounge in the Gulf region, fifth in worldwide network DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today officially opened its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport.  Situated in the newly-built Concourse D, Terminal 1, the lounge has been designed to offer high-end hospitality and amenities for… Read the full press release

Air France to sponsor hospitality area for athletes, media and corporates at the Games in Rio de Janeiro

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PARIS, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — From 5 to 21 August 2016, Air France is sponsoring Club France in Rio de Janeiro, a hospitality area at the Games where athletes, media and corporates can share the Olympic spirit. In addition, on 22 August 2016, the Company will operate exceptional flights to fly the French Olympic… Read the full press release

Gatwick expansion receives overwhelming support from London councillors – YouGov survey

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Overwhelming support for Gatwick expansion from London councillors London residents continue to choose Gatwick over Heathrow Concerns over noise and air quality the key issues LONDON, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than a month until Londoners go to the polls, 62% of the capital’s councillors have come out in support of Gatwick expansion… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association extends its partnership with UBM UK (Routes)

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BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is strengthening its partnership with UBM UK (Routes). An extension of the current agreement was sealed during Routes Asia in Manila where PATA, in partnership with Routes Asia, organised the PATA President’s Brief. This exclusive session, under the theme ‘Global Insights Impacting Aviation and Tourism’… Read the full press release

British Airways becomes the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has been appointed as the official airline partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. With a long history in supporting the national teams, British Airways will ensure the medallist hopefuls arrive refreshed and ready to compete. At… Read the full press release

‘Mapping the Airways’ A New book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history

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LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history and the vital part played by mapping for navigators and travellers alike, as aviation took off and came of age. From the early days of flying, using charts and compasses to state-of-the-art aircraft using on-board moving maps, ‘Mapping… Read the full press release

Virgin Atlantic and Flybe announce sale fare to worldwide destinations from Belfast

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Atlantic and Flybe have announced a sale fare to a range of worldwide destinations including Barbados, Las Vegas and Orlando. The return fares are on sale now until 21st April and are valid for travel on various dates throughout 2016 and 2017. Return Economy fares from:… Read the full press release

Horizon Air announces purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets for Alaska Airlines

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Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment Portland, Oregon, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33 options, will be delivered over three years starting next… Read the full press release

Southwest launches flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, Costa Rica

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DALLAS, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), California’s largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership withSouthern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continentalU.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros… Read the full press release

Genting Hong Kong and China Merchants Shekou Holdings to develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into international cruise homeport

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Hong Kong, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality enterprise, has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Merchants Shekou Holdings to jointly develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into an international cruise homeport with the goal to accelerate the growth of the cruise industry… Read the full press release

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd expands into Queensland market with the debut of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd, which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, has expanded into the Queensland market with the debut of Oakwood Apartments Brisbane – the first Oakwood-branded building in Australia. The first guests of the newly re-branded Oakwood Apartments Brisbane were received by… Read the full press release

Earth Day: HMSHost to contribute portion of sales from natural dark chocolate bars to an environmental cause

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HMSHost Offers Travelers a Delicious Way to Offset Carbon Bethesda, MD, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spirit of Earth Day and beyond, global restaurateur HMSHost is offering travelers a delicious way to help offset carbon emissions through the month of April. At select HMSHost airport and motorway locations across the United States, travelers… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport adds Fonterra Brands New Zealand to its growing property portfolio; will build new distribution centre for FBNZ

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport is to build a state-of-the-art new distribution centre for Fonterra’s New Zealand consumer business (Fonterra Brands New Zealand), the two companies announced today. Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) is scheduled to occupy the new premises under a long-term lease from March 2017. The 11,000sqm facility… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: Air New Zealand to operate three flights per week to Manila from December 2016

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Air New Zealand that it will operate three flights per week to Manila from December 2016, using a B767-300ER aircraft. Norris Carter, Auckland Airport’s general manager – aeronautical commercial, says, “This new Air New Zealand service between Manila and Auckland… Read the full press release