Category Archives: Travel

Philippines: Cebu Pacific welcomes the government’s ratification of the ASEAN Open Skies agreement

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), welcomes the Philippine government’s ratification of the ASEAN Open Skies agreement. This agreement allows designated carriers of ASEAN countries to operate unlimited flights between capitals, leading to better connectivity and more competitive fares and services. CEB currently offers the most… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car opens first branch in Aberystwyth, Wales

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened its first branch in Aberystwyth and created four new job opportunities in the process. Enterprise, which is a family-owned business and part of the world’s largest car rental company, has opened the branch due to strong demand for rental vehicles from local businesses and… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings Inc. announces the promotion of Christine Taylor to the position of EVP and COO

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Taylor Now One of Highest Ranking Female Executives in Global Car Rental, Automotive and Travel Industries ST. LOUIS, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings Inc. today announced the promotion of Christine Taylorto the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, making her one of the highest ranking women in the global… Read the full press release

Oman Air inflight magazine Wings of Oman features The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in its February 2016 edition

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — For its February 2016 edition, Wings of Oman, Oman Air inflight magazine, gets set for a world-class sailing event in Oman and goes on a spectacular adventure through Singapore’s Garden’s by the Bay. The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series is arguably the most exciting event in world… Read the full press release

Oman Air selects Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance to provide engine support for its Boeing 737NG aircraft

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Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has chosen Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide flight hour support for the CFM56-7 power plants that equip the airline’s Boeing 737NG aircraft. The long term contract was formally signed in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, by Oman Air CEO Paul… Read the full press release

SAS launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations for passengers who want to travel with only carry-on bags

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Since the fall of 2015, SAS has offered SAS Go Light on selected destinations in Europe and the response from SAS customers has been very positive. Therefore SAS now launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations. SAS Go Light is designed for customers who want to travel light with only carry-on bags, and who… Read the full press release

Embraer: Jackie Chan becomes the first customer in China to take delivery of Legacy 500

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Tianjin, China, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announced today that Jackie Chan, a world-renowned movie star, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500. “The Legacy 500 features our best-to-date technologies and it incorporates designs that maximize passenger comfort and fuel efficiency,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President &… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces nominees for 2016 Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony; voting until February 29

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has unveiled the nominees for its upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. The first event on the annual Grand Tour, the ceremony will this year be hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on April 9th. With more than 1,500 nominations now… Read the full press release

Sustainable Travel International names Geoff Bolan as Chief Operating Officer

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NEW YORK CITY, NY, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainable Travel International, a leading nonprofit organization focused on improving lives and protecting places through changes in the way travel and tourism is managed, today named Geoff Bolan as Chief Operating Officer to help meet the growing demand for sustainable tourism solutions to some of… Read the full press release

Finnair to fly direct from Helsinki to Guangzhou four time weekly beginning 6 May

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HELSINKI, Finland, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — From the beginning of May, it will be possible to fly directly from Helsinki to China’s third largest city Guangzhou, also known as Canton. Guangzhou, a seaport city of thirteen million peoplelocated in the heart of southern China, is one of China’s most important trade and industrial centres…. Read the full press release

United Airlines to operate summer service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Great Falls International Airport (Montana) from June 11

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CHICAGO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines will offer nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Great Falls, Montana (Great Falls International Airport (GTF)) from June 11 to August 14, 2016. The summer service will operate on Saturdays and Sundays using a 70-seat CRJ-700 aircraft. Both Saturday and Sunday flights depart Chicago… Read the full press release

Metrolink doubles weekend service on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 to support the full closure of the 91 in Corona

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All 91 Line and IE-OC Line Metrolink tickets “2 for the price of 1,” Feb. 20-21 LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink will double its weekend service and provide a “2-for-1” special on both the 91 Line and the Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 to support the… Read the full press release

Metrolink to begin nighttime track maintenance in Orange County over the course of nine weeks beginning Feb. 8

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Project will not affect passenger service, however residents near tracks will hear increased nighttime activity LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 railroad ties in Orange County over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano. The project, in conjunction… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia: Noma Australia at Barangaroo, Sydney unveils menu for its ten-week residency

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Sydney, Australia, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Noma Australia at Barangaroo, Sydney yesterday unveiled the menu for the sold-out ten-week residency. The restaurant, a partnership between Noma, Tourism Australia and Lendlease, showcases some of Australia’s best and most interesting produce with a strong focus on coastal ingredients. René Redzepi, one of the world’s best-known and… Read the full press release

£20 million investment plan unveiled for Aberdeen International Airport

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ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP today (Monday 1 February 2016) visited Aberdeen International Airport to unveil details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977. A total of £20 million will be invested in the… Read the full press release

Silversea launches wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers looking to recharge both mind and body will find Silversea is offering the perfect blend of enlightening exploration and a holistic approach to rejuvenation with its line-up of more than a dozen wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017. The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered aboard… Read the full press release

Enjoy a family-friendly fun during BC Family Day presented by Nintendo at Whistler Blackcomb

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Whistler Blackcomb to offer 50% off lift and sightsee tickets to all BC residents on February 8, 2016  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Families will find more excitement than ever before atop Whistler Blackcomb at BC Family Day presented by Nintendo. By offering 50% off 1-day lift tickets and sightsee tickets to all… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb launches new web and mobile platform WB+

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New Platform Offers Skiers And Riders The Chance To Track Stats, Collect Badges And Even Win A 2016-2017 Season Pass WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has officially launched WB+, a new web and mobile platform connected to the resort’s RFID technology. WB+ offers guests the option to create a personal profile… Read the full press release

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines and Austrian Airlines sign first codeshare agreement

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Flights to Seoul are immediately bookable at austrian.com The South Korean capital can be reached via Bangkok or Tokyo VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Asiana Airlines of South Korea and Austrian Airlines signed their first codeshare agreement. In line with the stipulations of the agreement, flights to the South Korean capital city… Read the full press release

German news weekly Focus ranks Munich Airport among Germany’s top employers

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MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport ranks among Germany’s top employers. That is one of the results of a recent study conducted by the German news weekly Focus. At a special ceremony in Berlin, the airport’s operating company FMG was honored as the “Best Place to Work in the Transportation and Logistics… Read the full press release

Changi Airport Group: United Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and San Francisco in June 2016

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New service by United Airlines represents longest Dreamliner flight in the world SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) today welcomed the announcement by United Airlines of its plan to launch non-stop passenger services between Singapore (SIN) and San Francisco (SFO)[1] in June this year. The inaugural SFO-SIN flight will take off… Read the full press release

easyJet unveils plans for revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft

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Airline aims to trial technology in 2016 LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its strategy of reducing its passengers’ carbon footprint easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft which could save around 50,000 tonnes of fuel and the associated CO2… Read the full press release

easyJet opens of its 27th base in Europe at Venice Marco Polo Airport

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Venice is easyJet’s 27th base in Europe easyJet will base four A319 Airbus aircraft and provide 150 local jobs More choice with 10 new destinations and more flights on existing routes LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, today celebrated the opening of its 27th base in Europe at Venice Marco… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport achieves another milestone in its £2 billion transformation programme with the opening of Pier 5

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Caroline Ansell MP opens Pier 5 – an £80 million project for Gatwick Airport Bigger gate rooms and better facilities for arriving and departing passengers Growth in number of stands set to drive more growth at the airport LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Another milestone in Gatwick’s £2 billion transformation programme was reached today… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport: Stagecoach South West launches first dedicated 24/7 coach service across the South West

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BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach South West announced today the launch of the South West Falcon: the first dedicated 24/7 coach service connecting major locations across the South West. Stagecoach launching first 24/7 coach service connecting the South West region Investment of £2.5m in fleet of eight new coaches, all with free… Read the full press release

Savile Row Travel upgrades manual processes with Dolphin technology

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent, tailor-made operator Savile Row Travel has introduced Dolphin technology to replace manual processes. The Henley-on-Thames based travel company, specialising in selected luxury resorts, fully integrated FIT and MICE travel, will use Dolphin for ongoing booking management, generating customer documents, business reporting and to streamline operations using Dolphin workflow… Read the full press release

Travel + Leisure includes Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in its ‘It List 2016’

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Chevy Chase, Maryland, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandapa, which opened in September 2015, has been recognized for its locally inspired yet luxurious guest experience, which allows guests to immerse themselves in the spirituality and wellness Ubud and Bali are known for, while enjoying the comfort and service exemplary of The Ritz-Carlton. Situated where temples… Read the full press release

Aeroplan Program: GOL becomes Aeroplan’s newest airline partner

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TORONTO, Canada, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — As of February 1, 2016, GOL has joined the Aeroplan Program as Aeroplan’s newest airline partner. GOL, based in Brazil, is the largest low-cost and best-fare airline in Latin America. They offer approximately 900 daily flights to 73 destinations, 17 of which are international, in South America, the… Read the full press release

Carlson Wagonlit Travel announces key appointments to its executive team

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has announced three key appointments to its executive team. LONDON, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Andrew Waller, CWT’s current president, Europe, Middle East and Africa, takes on a newly created role; executive vice president, Global Business Transformation. Waller will focus on driving efficiency and organization effectiveness, reshaping CWT’s business model for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to start non-stop service thrice weekly from Doha to Maputo, Mozambique on 27 March 2016

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Award-winning airline has served the market via Johannesburg since 2012 New non-stop Dreamliner service takes five hours off travel time DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will upgrade to non-stop B787 Dreamliner service three times weekly between Doha and Maputo, Mozambique, effective 27 March 2016. The airline currently serves the Doha –… Read the full press release