Category Archives: Travel

Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport Group extends Changi Transit Programme providing SIA and SilkAir customers rewards during transit in Singapore

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Singapore, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have extended the popular Changi Transit Programme, which provides SIA and SilkAir customers rewards during their transit in Singapore. Under the extension of the Programme to 31 March 2017, customers who transit through Changi Airport on SIA and/or SilkAir can redeem… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu strengthens presence in Finland with the opening of Radisson Blu Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki

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Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design,  strengthens its presence in Finland with the opening of Radisson Blu  Aleksanteri Hotel, Helsinki. The newly renovated hotel has a strong connection  to the local people and culture, and promises to be every guest’s “home away  from home”.   HELSINKI, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces successful completion of the CS100 aircraft’s European route-proving exercises

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Operating from SWISS’ base in Zurich, route-proving flights were conducted using airline’s typical operational procedures The CS100 aircraft completed over 30 city-pair flights in European cities Montréal, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it had reached another milestone with the successful completion of the CS100 aircraft’s European route-proving exercises. The… Read the full press release

Israel Railways orders additional 60 BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches

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Latest order increases Israel Railways’ fleet of Bombardier-built double-deck coaches to 425 Coaches to be operated with new BOMBARDIER TRAXX AC electric locomotives in new standard 8 double-deck coach configuration    Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that it will provide an additional 60BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX Vario double-deck… Read the full press release

Bombardier WAVE ultra-high-speed in-flight connectivity and productivity solution awarded supplemental type certificate from Transport Canada

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Certification obtained following extensive flight hours and rigorous tests aboard Bombardier’s Global aircraft Bombardier is the first business aircraft OEM to incorporate the fastest worldwide onboard connectivity solution, powered by next-generation Honeywell Aerospace and Inmarsat technology Passengers can now stage a videoconference, browse the Internet or stream online shows high above land and water, as… Read the full press release

Norwegian to inaugurate UK’s cheapest flights to Boston on Easter Sunday

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian continues its rapid long-haul expansion with the inaugural flight to the U.S. city of Boston scheduled to take off as the Easter getaway gets into full swing. This Sunday (27th), Europe’s third largest low-cost airline, will commence the UK’s cheapest flights to Boston from £135 making… Read the full press release

Norwegian expands its fleet with two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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Fornebu, Norway, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease an additional two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, enabling the company to launch even more intercontinental routes. Both aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2018. With this new agreement, the company’s long-haul fleet will consist of 40 Dreamliners by 2020. Norwegian… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines to implement new rate for passengers’ second checked bag from May 01, 2016

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Port-of-Spain, 2016-Mar-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines announces that from May 01, 2016 there will be a new rate of USD 30.00 for passengers’ second checked bag. All passengers’ first checked piece of luggage will continue to fly free. The maximum weight allowed for each bag is 50 lbs. The old baggage rate of… Read the full press release

Enterprise Fleet Management named a finalist in this year’s InformationWeek “Elite 100”

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Most Innovative Users of Business Technology in U.S. ST. LOUIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Fleet Management – an affiliate of Enterprise Holdings, the largest car rental company in the world – has been named a finalist in this year’s InformationWeek “Elite 100.” With this annual industry award, InformationWeek magazine honors U.S. companies for setting the… Read the full press release

Enterprise Truck Rental achieves 25 percent YoY growth and operations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico

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Business Making Tow-Capable Pickups Available to Consumers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico In response to customer demand, Enterprise Truck Rental recently made tow-capable pickup trucks available to consumers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ST. LOUIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Truck Rental − a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car – is achieving record levels… Read the full press release

Enterprise Car Sale becomes a preferred used car provider for Navy Federal Credit Union

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Agreement Provides Credit Union Members a Hassle-Free Car-Buying and Financing Experience ST. LOUIS, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Car Sales is now a preferred used car provider for Navy Federal Credit Union. As part of the agreement, Enterprise Car Sales and Navy Federal will periodically team up to offer promotions catered to Navy… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches its new Exotic Car Collection in Switzerland

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car, part of the world’s largest car hire company, Enterprise Holdings, has launched its new Exotic Car Collection in Switzerland,  giving locals and visitors the opportunity to rent high-end, luxury vehicles in the heart of Zurich. Whether it’s a Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, or Ferrari, customers can now rent… Read the full press release

Marriott International hosted Cultural Game Changers international thought leaders’ forum at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

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The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hosts Marriott International’s Cultural Game Changers Forum Thought Leaders Dana Farouki, Kinda Ibrahim, Danielle Perissi, Khulood Thani and Suzanne Trocmé Discuss Ground-Breaking Shifts in Contemporary Culture Impacting Next Generation Travellers. Dubai, UAE, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), is tapping into the world’s top influencers to help… Read the full press release

Moxy Hotels opens its latest hotel in Munich, Germany

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Marriott International’s Edgy New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in Germany, March 2016, Shaking Up Traditional Hospitality Munich, Germany, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, the new brand in Marriott International’s growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens its latest hotel today in Munich, Germany. The Moxy Hotels brand boldly reinvents the select-service hotel paradigm offering… Read the full press release

HMSHost’s Channel Your Inner Chef competition crowns cooking champion at Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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Prize includes a VIP experience at the HMSHost-sponsored James Beard Awards in Chicago and the winning dish featured on an O’Hare restaurant menu CHICAGO, 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A cooking showdown took place inside of Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 2 today as five contestants turned up the heat in a sizzling cook-off as… Read the full press release

Expedia.com® launches “Dream Adventures” initiative to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Four St. Jude patients experience Dream Adventures via first-of-its-kind VR installation; consumers encouraged to donate Expedia+ points directly to St. Jude BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Mar-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia.com®, one of the world’s largest full service online travel sites*, today launched a campaign with to raise awareness and funds through a first-of-its-kind, immersive virtual reality… Read the full press release

Eurostar expects over 128,000 passengers during Easter bank holiday weekend

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Over 128,000 passengers are booked to travel on Eurostar over the Easter bank holiday weekend – a 4% rise year on year Friday 25th March is the busiest day for UK departures – a 17% increase compared to Easter Friday last year New trains feature free wifi and on board entertainment system for all passengers… Read the full press release

airberlin launches codeshare flights from Berlin to Moscow with S7 Airlines

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Berlin, Germany, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers can once again book flights to Moscow with airberlin. The Russian oneworld© partner S7 Airlines will initially operate five flights a week from 27 March 2016, and from May it will provide a daily connection between the Russian and German capitals. airberlin will offer these as codeshare… Read the full press release

IHG announces conversion of the 233-room Crowne Plaza® Atlanta SW -Peachtree City hotel in Ga.

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Hotel offers 60,000 square feet of meeting space and the brand’s “Always On” enhancements ATLANTA, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the conversion of the 233-room Crowne Plaza® Atlanta SW -Peachtree City hotel in Peachtree City, Ga., less than an hour south of downtown Atlanta…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new Riga route to Tel Aviv from 20 June 2016

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new Riga route to Tel Aviv that will be operated from 20 June 2016 two times a week, on Mondays and Fridays. The long awaited service from Wizz Air now allows people the opportunity… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands its route network from Lithuania

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Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth of its low fare route network from Lithuania. The airline will start operating two new routes from Vilnius connecting the Lithuanian capital with the popular holiday destinations Bari in Italy and Reykjavik in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons announces the opening of the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre

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The second Four Seasons in Dubai is in complete contrast – and complete harmony – to the first Dubai, U.A.E., 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In a city of superlatives, where each day seems to bring something bigger, brighter and bolder (it’s known as the city that holds the world record for the most world… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb announces guaranteed best deals on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards

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Guests Can Lock In The Guaranteed Best Rates and Bonus Offers on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards Until May 2, 2016 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With spring officially underway, Whistler Blackcomb is excited to announce the guaranteed best deals on 2016.17 Season Passes and EDGE Cards. A strong year of snowfall… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb extends its ski season to May 30, 2016

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Skiing and Snowboarding Will Continue on Blackcomb Mountain Through to May 30 WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — After officially surpassing its average annual snowfall of 1,163cm (458in), Whistler Blackcomb has decided to extend its ski season by an additional week, pushing the closing date of Blackcomb Mountain to May 30, 2016. Whistler Blackcomb… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas set to introduce newest entertainment lineup

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New and Imaginative Shows Headline Royal Caribbean’s First Ship Built for China Miami, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Set to introduce another state-of-the-art ship this April with Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has pulled back the curtain on its newest entertainment lineup. A product of the largest entertainment production operation at sea,… Read the full press release

British Airways reunites 30-year-old teddy with his eight-month old owner in Yorkshire

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways staff have gone that extra mile – or 4,600 miles to be precise – to reunite a 30-year-old teddy with his eight-month old owner in Yorkshire. Prized teddy-bear Pooh, disappeared in Buenos Aires, when he was visiting the Argentinian capital with the Cranmer family from Wakefield… Read the full press release

British Airways gears up for bumper 2016 Easter getaway with around 2.4 million customers set to travel with the airline over the Easter break

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is gearing up for a bumper 2016 Easter getaway with around 2.4 million customers set to travel with the airline over the Easter break. During the three-week period*, more than 75,000 families are expected to take advantage of the long weekend and school holidays to jet off… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport increases security presence and patrols around the airport following incidents in Brussels

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LONDON, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following this morning’s incidents in Brussels, a Gatwick spokesperson said: “The safety of passengers and staff at Gatwick is the airport’s absolute priority. As a result of the terrible incidents in Brussels, we have increased our security presence and patrols around the airport.” For more information contact: Gatwick Airport… Read the full press release

Alitalia cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today following explosions in Brussels

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ROME, Italy, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following multiple explosions in Brussels, Alitalia has cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The airline is providing all necessary assistance to passengers by re-booking their journeys or providing them with re-routing options. AZ 148 from Milan… Read the full press release

Alitalia resumes direct flights between Rome and Amman this summer

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ROME, Italy, 2016-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Alitalia is returning to Jordan again this summer. From 27 March, the Italian airline will resume direct flights between Rome and Amman offering up to 5 flights a week this summer. The connection between the two capital cities is one of the fastest growing for Alitalia. Last year,… Read the full press release