Category Archives: Travel

Aeroflot takes delivery of its two new full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA)

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Moscow, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has taken delivery of its two new full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (registration number RA-89046 and RA-89047) produced by JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA). Both planes have been named in honour of Soviet pilots, veterans of the World War II. RA-89046 has been named after Dmitry Glinka, a twice hero of the Soviet Union; RA-89047 — in honour of Alexander… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport celebrated the opening of its first and only common-use lounge, Airspace Lounge

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SAN DIEGO, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today officially marking the opening of Airspace Lounge, the first and only common-use lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Located post-security in corridor between Terminal 2 East and Terminal 2 West, the lounge offers panoramic views of the airfield, comfortable seating areas,… Read the full press release

70 flying phobics to take to the skies from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport as easyJet’s Fearless Flyer programme comes to the city

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Over seventy flying phobics will take to the skies this weekend from Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport as easyJet’s Fearless Flyer programme comes to the city for the first time. “We’ve been amazed at the take up from Merseyside and North Wales” says Mark Wein the course Director…. Read the full press release

WTTC announces José Manuel Barroso and Ana Botín as speakers at the 15th annual Global Summit in Madrid, 15-16 April 2015

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Comunidad de Madrid and Madrid City Hall confirm the event as one of the biggest milestones for Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector in 2015. LONDON, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — José Manuel Barroso will speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 15th annual Global Summit in Madrid, 15-16 April 2015. At a… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Yorkshire passengers to fly to Slovakian city Kosice three months earlier thanks to Wizz Air

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South Yorkshire, 2015-2-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers from Yorkshire will be able to fly to the Slovakian city Kosice three months earlier than anticipated following an announcement from Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, that, reflecting customer demand, it will open its base in Kosice, Slovakia on 5… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office participated in Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo 2015 in Melbourne, Australia

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MACAU, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) participated in Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo 2015 (AIME 2015) held in Melbourne, Australia to attract more industry partners to Macau for conventions and incentive travel. MGTO joined with Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and trade representatives of nine local enterprises to… Read the full press release

NetJets Aviation and Federal Aviation Administration to implement NextGen projects that will lead to safer, more efficient air transportation

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NetJets is leading the private aviation industry in helping to transform and modernize the U.S. air transportation system, improve safety and create new efficiencies in partnership with the FAA. Columbus, OH, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Aviation, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that it has signed… Read the full press release

ATTA’s next regional adventure tourism conference in Europe is called AdventureNEXT and will be held during May 2016 in Ohrid, Macedonia

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Ohrid, Macedonia, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Networking and cooperation emerged as a welcome new theme among a previously fragmented group of destinations, government bodies, donor agencies and stakeholders in the Western Balkans. Chris Doyle, ATTA’s Executive Director for Europe, and Gergana Nikolova, ATTA’s Development Lead in Europe, were in Macedonia in mid-February to… Read the full press release

TravelClick and HSMAI announce Qbic Hotel London City and Best Western International as recipients of the 2014 eMarketer of the Year Award

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Hotels Awarded for Innovation in Digital, Social and Mobile Marketing to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The eMarketer of the Year Award, presented by TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, together with Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) have announced… Read the full press release

Tony Dixon named Director of Events Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

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Washington, DC, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC welcomes Tony Dixon as Director of Events. A native of Pittston, Pennsylvania, Dixon’s exposure to weddings and events as a child influenced his decision to work in the hospitality industry. He started his career working for casinos and night clubs in Atlantic City… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines expands its high quality inflight meals by Chef Uchiyama to customers flying from Chicago and Los Angeles to Japan

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Special Menu created by JAL Corporate Chef Uchiyama to be expanded onto flights from Chicago and Los Angeles to Japan TOKYO, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been introducing high quality inflight meals on North America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia routes under the meal service concept of “JAL BEDD SKY AUBERGE,” your… Read the full press release

Emirates Group Security’s academic arm CASS and Arab Air Carriers Organisation Regional Training Centre to extend University Diploma programmes to the Arab Air Carriers Organisation members

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DUBAI. U.A.E., 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Centre of Aviation & Security Studies (CASS), the academic arm of Emirates Group Security and the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Regional Training Centre (AACO RTC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend two University Diploma programmes to the members of the Arab Air Carriers… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways names John Friel as its new General Manager in South Africa

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the appointment of John Friel as its new General Manager in South Africa. Based at the airline’s offices in Johannesburg, John is responsible for leading Etihad Airways’ commercial operations in South Africa as it… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways welcomed its 2,000th Emirati member of staff to the airline

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has welcomed Mohamed Al Mansoori, its 2,000th Emirati member of staff, to the airline. Mohamed, who is 30 years old and from Abu Dhabi, recently joined the airline’s Human Resources team as Senior Manager- People Reward and Policy. A graduate of the University of Hull… Read the full press release

Citi and Etihad Airways sign agreement to provide Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution to pay select suppliers

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Program Supports Abu Dhabi Government’s 2030 Vision to Improve Access to Finance for Suppliers and Strengthen the Supply Chain Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Citi, the leading provider of cash management and trade services in the MENA region and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the signing… Read the full press release

Cirrus Aircraft announced the 2015 Generation 5 SR22 Special Edition: Australis

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Duluth, Minn., 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cirrus Aircraft today announced the 2015 Generation 5 SR22 Special Edition: Australis. Thoughtfully designed and configured for the Australian market, the Australis is tailored specifically to the climate, conditions and remote area flight operations that pilots in Australia regularly experience. “At Cirrus we take pride in first listening to… Read the full press release

Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC as the #1 Business Hotel in the world

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Vancouver, BC, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The results have been tallied and the readers of Condé Nast Traveler have voted Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC as the #1 Business Hotel in the world within the magazine’s Best International Hotels for Business Travel rankings. Fairmont Pacific Rim earned the top spot with an impressive overall… Read the full press release

Erich Ceru joined the top management of leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines

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Erich Ceru has joined the top management of leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines, bringing extensive experience in aviation. Erich Ceru helped the multiple F1 champion Niki Lauda to develop the business activities of airline FlyNiki. Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian professional Erich Ceru (53 years old) will be Chief Technical Officer… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland applauded the tentative agreement of a new longshore labor contract for the West Coast waterfront

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URGES EFFORT TO SPEED UP THE PACE OF GLOBAL CONTAINER TRADE Oakland, Calif., 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland this evening applauded the tentative agreement of a new longshore labor contract for the West Coast waterfront. At the same time, it called for efforts to accelerate the movement of global container trade. “We… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport passenger movements up by 3.8% to 7.9 million in the six months to 31 December 2014

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has today announced its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2014. The total number of passenger movements was up by 3.8% to 7.9 million, with international passengers (including transits) up by 4.4% to 4.3 million and domestic passengers up by 3.1% to… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport partners with TripIt

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Auckland Airport has announced a partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, the world’s highest-rated travel-organising app. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Based in San Francisco, TripIt has more than 11 million registered users across the world. TripIt is the world’s easiest way to organise and share travel plans, regardless of where the travel… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport: LS Travel Retail Pacific and Aer Rianta International will be the two duty-free operators to start from 1 July 2015

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has today announced that LS Travel Retail Pacific and Aer Rianta International will be the two duty-free operators at Auckland Airport from 1 July 2015. Richard Barker, Auckland Airport’s general manager of retail and commercial, says, “Auckland Airport has completed its international tender process and,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air will open its base in Kosice, Slovakia on 5 June, 3 months earlier

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*,has announced today that, reflecting customer demand, it will open its base in Kosice, Slovakia on 5 June, 3 months earlier than originally planned. The airline also announced an increase in weekly flights on the London Luton service,… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: Rowallan Old Castle to be converted into unique hotel accommodation, while maintaining the historic integrity of the building

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The first steps in paving the way for the conversion of Rowallan Old Castle into a key feature of a top class tourist destination in Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire was announced today (Friday 20 February). Following negotiations between Historic Scotland, Rowallan Castle’s owner Niall Campbell, and East Ayrshire Council,… Read the full press release

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to purchase the historic Riviera Hotel & Casino’s 26-acre site as the cornerstone for its planned Las Vegas Global Business District

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Las Vegas, NV, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors voted today to approve a contract for the purchase of the historic Riviera Hotel & Casino’s 26-acre site as the cornerstone for its planned Las Vegas Global Business District. “Today marks an exciting new milestone in… Read the full press release

Jersey’s Longueville Manor voted as one of the top 25 UK Luxury Hotels in 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards

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JERSEY, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey’s Longueville Manor has been voted as one of the top 25 UK Luxury Hotels in the 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards. Longueville Manor has been reviewed 476 times on the popular international traveller forum and received an exemplary 412 ‘Excellent’ ratings. It is one of only two… Read the full press release

Emirates partners with celebrity chef Silvena Rowe to create signature menu for its six Dubai airport lounges in celebration of Dubai Food Festival

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its strategic partnership of the ongoing Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the Festival and celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe, to create a signature menu for its six airport lounges in Dubai. Emirates’ premium customers can experience a customized menu of Chef Silvena’s… Read the full press release

The Emirates Group appointments: Saeed Mohammed becomes CEO, Emirates Flight Catering; Yousuf Mohammad Ali appointed as SVP Procurement & Logistics for Emirates Airline and Group Services

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has announced  two  appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions. Saeed Mohammed has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Flight Catering. He will be succeeded by Yousuf Mohammad Ali, who has been appointed as Senior Vice President Procurement & Logistics for… Read the full press release

SFO Museum: Rarely seen images of the hugely popular aeronautical programs presented at San Francisco’s 1915 World’s Fair are on display

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New photography exhibition highlights early aviation at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition SAN FRANCISCO,  2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Rarely seen images of the hugely popular aeronautical programs presented at San Francisco’s 1915 World’s Fair are on view at SFO Museum. Twenty-one recently created black and white gelatin silver prints made from the vintage glass plate… Read the full press release

South African Airways nominated for awards in four categories from two separate organisations

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, has been nominated for awards in four categories from two separate organisations. World Bio Business Awards South African Airways is one of only four international airlines nominated for two World Bio Business Awards for ground-breaking work being done to ensure… Read the full press release