Category Archives: Travel

Global Travel Newspaper Korea named Aeroflot the best foreign airline in The Republic of Korea

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Moscow, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — According to the ranking provided by the leading South Korean travel newspaper Global Travel Newspaper Korea (GTN Korea) Aeroflot has received the maximum score in 2014. Aeroflot has overtaken such global airline leaders as Air France, KLM, British Airways, Korean Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways. Aeroflot’s leadership in GTN ranking proves the effectiveness of the Company’s Strategy,… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to add four additional night flights per week from Vienna to Athens and back from April 29, 2015

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• Austrian Airlines increases weekly offering to and from Athens by four flights • Up to eleven flights per week to the Greek capital • Additional transfer capacity to North America and Western Europe VIENNA, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines is expanding its flight service to and from Athens. Starting on April… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced 17% passenger growth in 2014

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that it carried 15.8 million passengers in 2014, representing 17% passenger growth year on year. At year-end, the airline had flights on sale to 106 destinations in 37 countries on a total of 355 routes…. Read the full press release

WEILL president Geoffrey Weill is the 2014 recipient of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations

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McLEAN, VA, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Geoffrey Weill, president of WEILL, is the 2014 recipient of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations. Weill will be honored on Feb. 23 at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner Reception and Gala at the New York… Read the full press release

Arik Air to resume flight services to Cotonou, Benin Republic and Douala, Cameroon from Monday, January 19, 2015

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier is resuming flight services to Cotonou, Benin Republic and Douala, Cameroon from Monday, January 19, 2015. Flight services between Lagos, Nigeria and Cotonou/Douala were suspended last year in the wake of the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in some parts… Read the full press release

National Car Rental to give its Emerald Club members additional control in 2015 with the enhancement of its “Virtual Aisle” mobile app feature

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Emerald Club Members Can Choose Exact Rental Car Prior to Arrival at Rental Facility ST. LOUIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental is giving its Emerald Club members additional control in 2015 with the enhancement of its “Virtual Aisle” mobile application feature. Now with expanded service at 19 of National’s U.S. rental facilities, the “Virtual… Read the full press release

India’s newest full service carrier Vistara to distribute all of its fares and offering through Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform

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New Delhi, India, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and Vistara, India’s newest full service carrier and a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons Limited, today jointly announce a new distribution and merchandising… Read the full press release

Marriott International named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio

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Global Hospitality Leader Named MIPTV Brand of the Year 2015. PARIS, 2015-1-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The global hospitality leaderMarriott International, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAR) has been named MIPTV’s 2015 Brand of the Year in recognition of its highly innovative all-screens initiative through its global Content Studio. MIPTV 2015 will host the Brand of the Year… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide opens second Hilton property in Myanmar – Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa

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Second Hilton property in Myanmar is located in the country’s popular beach destination MCLEAN, Va. and THANDWE, Myanmar, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa, its second property in Myanmar. Located on the west coast of Myanmar facing the Indian Ocean, Ngapali is one of the most… Read the full press release

The Lufthansa Group transferred 115 routes from Lufthansa to Germanwings

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Cologne, Germany, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group has made a successful start to the new year with the transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route from Lufthansa to Germanwings today (Thursday, 8 January 2015). One of the biggest structural projects ever undertaken by the company has thus been successfully completed on time. The… Read the full press release

Anantara chefs in the Maldives combined their gourmet knowledge to produce a set of 13 Maldivian recipes for a cooking class

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Adding to the Anantara range of Spice Spoons cooking classes in Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, the chefs at Anantara in the Maldives have combined their gourmet knowledge to produce a set of 13 Maldivian recipes for a cooking class, creating an indigenous culinary journey… Read the full press release

Maldives are excited to introduce its first female boat Captain

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Kurumba, Maldives are excited to announce that over the past five months, have been training Miss Aishath Rizuna “Rizu”, Maldives’ first female boat Captain. Rizu started to work at Kurumba, Maldives back in November 2011 as a Kids Club Attendant. In November 2012 she was promoted as Supervisor… Read the full press release

NIYAMA Resort Maldives first to offer the hyaluronic oxygen treatment by Australian brand Intraceuticals in Maldives

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Continuing a tradition of trailblazing experiences for guests, NIYAMA, a Per AQUUM Resort is the first and only property in Maldives to offer the hyaluronic oxygen treatment by Australian brand Intraceuticals. Since its launch in 2002, Intraceuticals has become the must-have treatment of celebrities and beauty enthusiasts around… Read the full press release

The R&B sensation Akon performed at Tourist Arrival Countdown music extravaganza in Maldives

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The highly anticipated Tourist Arrival Countdown music extravaganza was held in the capital city of Maldives on 8th January 2015 at the National Football Stadium. The audience was entertained by the internationally acclaimed musician Akon. The R&B sensation Akon has sold over 40 million albums worldwide, has five… Read the full press release

Mercure hotels to launch worldwide digital campaign “The Six Friends Theory” on Facebook from January 20 to February 10, 2015

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#6FriendsTheory PARIS, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Mercure has decided to check the well-known six-degrees-of-separation theory, which claims that we are all only six people away from everyone else on the planet. Mercure is introducing a worldwide digital operation, “The Six Friends Theory”, based on this principle and leading to an unprecedented human experience combining the power… Read the full press release

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled new “Welcome to Virginia” sign at Dulles International Airport

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RICHMOND, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ —  On Jan. 6, Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiled a new “Welcome to Virginia” sign at Dulles International Airport (IAD), welcoming travelers to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dulles, located 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, is a major hub for domestic and international travel, servicing about 22… Read the full press release

San Diego International Airport will host special Opportunity Awareness event to discuss business ventures with local businesses on January 28

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SAN DIEGO, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — San Diego International Airport will host a special Opportunity Awareness event to discuss business ventures with the airport, rental car companies and the Rental Car Center’s third-party operator. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28 at the McMillin Companies Event… Read the full press release

Los Angeles International Airport ranked 3rd for the 2nd straight year among the nation’s busiest airports for offering healthy dining options

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Los Angeles, California, 2015-1-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine’s 14th annual Airport Food Review ranked Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) third for the second straight year among the nation’s busiest airports for offering healthy dining options in 2014.  LAX scored 88 percent, behind Baltimore/Washington International which scored 92 percent and Seattle-Tacoma… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group partner over crafting unique inflight menus for the airline over the coming 12 months

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HONG KONG, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group today announced their first-ever international partnership for crafting unique inflight menus for the airline over the coming 12 months. Top chefs from various renowned Mandarin Oriental properties in Hong Kong, London, Paris, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo and Boston… Read the full press release

US preclearance operation for all Etihad Airways flights to US to start at Abu Dhabi Airport from 15 January, 2015

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ABU DHABI, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Air travellers on all Etihad Airways flights to the United States from this week will be able to experience the benefits of arriving in the US having precleared US Customs and Border Protection at Abu Dhabi Airport. From Thursday 15 January US preclearance will open for the early… Read the full press release

Emirates to donate AED 5 million to the Tarahamu campaign for necessary supplies for over 1 million people affected by the snowstorm Huda

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates airline has announced that it will be donating AED 5 million the Tarahamu (Show Compassion) campaign. This is in response to widespread appeals to the public and private sectors initiated by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and further endorsed by His Highness Sheikh… Read the full press release

Italian chef Marco Arlotti to lead Four Seasons Hotel Doha’s signature restaurant Il Teatro

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Italian chef will lead Hotel’s signature restaurant Il Teatro Doha, Qatar, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Chef Marco Arlotti as Chef de Cuisine at the Hotel’s renowned Italian restaurant Il Teatro.  In his new role, Arlotti will oversee all culinary operations for the 124-seat signature restaurant. “We are… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou’s general manager Bahram Sepahi became the General Manager of the Year at The Hotelier Awards China in Shanghai

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Guangzhou, China, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hotelier Awards China was held on December 11, 2014 where Bahram Sepahi of Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou was among the 16 hoteliers to take home one of the accolades. The ceremony, which honours the dedicated professionals of the hotel industry, took place in Shanghai. More than… Read the full press release

Flightstats: Iberia Group the most punctual in the world in December 2014 with 91.38% of its 13.676 flights departing on time

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With 91,38% of its flights departing on time, the Iberia Group led again Flightstats punctuality rank in December for the 4th time in 2014. Both Iberia and Iberia Express were the most punctual in their respective markets. MADRID, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia Group airlines were the most punctual in the world in… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport: Flybe announced January seat sale and discounts of up to 25% on 173 of its most popular European and UK routes

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today announced its January seat sale and discounts of up to 25% on 173 of its most popular European and UK routes with substantial savings on flights from 28 UK airports. Bookings, effective for travel between 4th February and 15th July,… Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai started the first direct link between Nejran and Dubai

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s inaugural flight to Nejran landed yesterday, and was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute. The flight marks the start of the first direct link between the region and Dubai. Receiving the aircraft were senior officials from the Nejran Governor’s office, the General Authority for… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways opened ultramodern retail shop at the populous Nairobi’s downtown Tearoom

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Nairobi, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — National carrier Kenya Airways, today opened an ultramodern retail shop at the populous Nairobi’s downtown Tearoom in a bid to deepen its sales catchment base. The new Shop is expected to ease access on Sales & Ticketing services, address customer inquiries and sales of KQ Holiday packages to the thousands… Read the full press release

Kenya Airways flown 170 health volunteers in two chartered flights to Freetown, Sierra Leone and Monrovia, Liberia

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Nairobi, 2015-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways has today flown 170 health volunteers in two chartered flights to Freetown, Sierra Leone and Monrovia, Liberia. The two flights chartered by the African Union will fly via Accra, Ghana. Speaking after a visit to State House, Nairobi, with the health officials, Kenya Airways’ Group Managing Director and… Read the full press release

Port Authority of NY & NJ Deputy Executive Director Deborah Gramiccioni to leave the bistate agency effective February 1

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Top official from bistate agency to become Executive Director of NYU’s Center on the Administration of Criminal Law New York, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Deborah Gramiccioni today announced that she has accepted a position as Executive Director of New York University Law School’s Center on the Administration of… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Group preliminary monthly traffic statistics for December 2014 compared to December 2013

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Santiago, Chile, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”) (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN / Bovespa: LATM33), the leading airline group in Latin America, today reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for December 2014 compared to December 2013. System passenger traffic increased by 3.7%… Read the full press release