Category Archives: Travel

Travelport renews its global full content agreement with South African owned Comair Limited

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has renewed its global full content agreement with South African owned Comair Limited (Comair). Comair operates scheduled airline services under its low-cost airline brand, kulula.com, as well as the British Airways brand as part of… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo to exhibit pair of cheetahs near the zoo’s Wildlife Survival Zone on May 3

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SEATTLE, 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — New cheetah exhibit debuts May 3 WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo introduces a pair of cheetahs, the fastest land mammals in the animal kingdom, in a new, temporary exhibit near the zoo’s Wildlife Survival Zone May 3, with opening day presented by Chevron. The two cats, Liz and Missy, are 14… Read the full press release

Paul Allen of Microsoft and John Paul DeJoria to hunt multi-million year old dinosaur fossils at Peace Country, Alberta

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Alberta, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of the Paul Mitchell line of hair products and the Patron spirits company, will be heading to the Peace Country, Alberta this August to get their hands dirty hunting multi-million year old dinosaur fossils. Allen and DeJoria will join a… Read the full press release

Boston Logan International Airport expects increased passenger travel in April as schools in New England close for vacation

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WITH LOTS OF CHOICES, MASSPORT URGES TRAVELERS TO CONSIDER HOV ALTERNATIVES LIKE LOGAN EXPRESS AND … BOSTON, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Increased passenger travel is expected at Boston Logan International Airport during April as schools in New England close for vacation resulting in demand for airport parking that is expected to exceed the number… Read the full press release

Eurostar expects over 130,000 passengers to travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend

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London, UK, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year as over 130,000 passengers are expected to travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend, 15% more than travelled over the Easter weekend in 2013*. Over 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release

Eurostar to open brand new ticket office in St Pancras International station as part of wider programme of station improvements

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Convenient new location improves accessibility First phase of wider programme of station improvements On the spot traveller upgrades help celebrate 20 years of Eurostar operations London, UK, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar today unveiled the first phase of a brand new ticket office in St Pancras International station, as part of an extensive programme of… Read the full press release

TravelClick awarded “Best” honors in two categories at the Web Marketing Association’s 2014 Internet Advertising Competition

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TravelClick Hotel Clients Win IAC Awards for the Best Hotel & Lodging Online Campaign and Best Social Media Campaign NEW YORK, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a global provider of innovative revenue-generating cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, and its hotel clients, were awarded “Best” honors in two categories at the Web Marketing… Read the full press release

TravelClick March 2014 outlook: Hotel industry in the top 25 North American Markets show 4.3% increase

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NEW YORK, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry outlook for the top 25 North American Markets is showing an increase of 4.3% in committed occupancy for March 2014 – February 2015, based on group commitments and individual reservations on the books as of February 23, 2014 compared to the same time last year. The… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new A320 named after the Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov

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Moscow, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has taken delivery of a new A320 from the manufacturer’s factory in Toulouse. The aircraft has been named in honour of the Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, twice awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union medal. The aircraft is equipped with new aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips that improve aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage to open doors of its historic self-catering and coastal tower accommodation located around the Island on Sunday 27 April 2014

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Jersey, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — From 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday 27 April 2014, Jersey Heritage will be opening the doors of its historic self-catering and coastal tower accommodation located around the Island. The Jersey Heritage Lets Open Day invites the public to visit and explore a host of unique landmarks which are available to… Read the full press release

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa team and Headway Jersey charity to take on four-day challenge through France to Jersey

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Jersey, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A team from the five-star Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa and local brain injury charity, Headway Jersey, are set to take on a gruelling four-day challenge. Starting Wednesday 6th August, the team will cycle through France, row from France to Jersey arriving Saturday 9th August. The team is comprised… Read the full press release

Accor: John Ozinga appointed COO of HotelInvest

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Paris, France, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — John Ozinga joins Accor as COO of HotelInvest. He will be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee and his appointment will be effective as of June 18th, 2014. Reacting to this appointment, Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor declared: “I am very happy that John has agreed… Read the full press release

Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi awarded Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives at World Luxury Spa Awards 2014

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Maldives, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is honored that Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi is among the winners of the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards 2014. The award of Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives is the latest achievement in an impressive list of awards for Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi…. Read the full press release

Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE to hold a speech at The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel on May 22 2014 presented by Jersey Sporting & Dining Club

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Jersey, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — “My admiration for Ranulph Fiennes is unbounded and thank God he exists. The world would be a far duller place without him” HRH Prince Charles. Tim Cook, Island Director for Lloyds Bank event sponsor, said: We are delighted to be supporting what will be a fascinating evening with world… Read the full press release

Kings Island hosts “Scream for A Kid Again” to raise money for the Greater Cincinnati chapter of A Kid Again

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Roller coaster enthusiasts to marathon first night rides on record-breaking Banshee roller coaster to raise money for A Kid Again KINGS ISLAND, Ohio, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The thrill of being among the first night riders on the new Banshee roller coaster will have a whole new meaning April 17, when Kings Island hosts “Scream for A… Read the full press release

RCI added Vistacay Seogwipo and Vistacay Cheonjiyeon to its network of exchange options in South Korea

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SINGAPORE, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI®, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has added to its network of exchange options in South Korea through its latest affiliation with Vistacay Hotel Group. Through this affiliation, RCI members seeking to travel to the world renowned… Read the full press release

IHG to operate the first internationally branded hotel in Stavropol, Russia – Holiday Inn® Stavropol

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Stavropol, Russia, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Stavropol – the first internationally branded hotel in the city.  IHG will manage the hotel on behalf of new owner Metropolia 26 LLC. Set to open in 2017, the 242-room newly… Read the full press release

IHG’s owner partner Dominvs Group begins construction on Holiday Inn® Manchester – City Centre

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Manchester, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies continues to build momentum in the UK with the world’s most recognised hotel brand – Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts.  Today IHG’s owner partner Dominvs Group begins construction on Holiday Inn® Manchester – City Centre.  Dominvs Group has also… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 201-room Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo hotel in Ontario following $12 million renovation

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Upscale hotel has undergone $12 million renovation KITCHENER-WATERLOO, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the 201-room Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo hotel in Ontario, following a significant renovation funded by the owner, Vista Hospitality Group. Located at 105 King Street East, the hotel features eight suites, including… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: British low cost carrier Jet2.com to re-launch its flight to Hungarian capital

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BUDAPEST, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ —  The direct aerial connection between Leeds in Central England and Budapest has been restored today. British low cost carrier Jet2.com, based at Leeds-Bradford Airport, decided to re-launch its flight to the Hungarian capital on the back of substantial passenger demand. Jet2.com’s Boeing 737 type aircraft touched down at… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: Israeli low cost carrier UP to fly 11-12 times per week between Tel Aviv and Budapest

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BUDAPEST, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport was the scene of yet another flight opening ceremony this morning as the Tel Aviv flight operated by the new Israeli low cost carrier UP arrived for the first time. Similarly to numerous other large airlines, El Al has established its own low cost carrier, which will… Read the full press release

Jet Airways moves international operations to terminal T2 at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

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International operations move into T2 from today Jet Airways will be one of the largest carrier’s operating out of MIAL’s new T2 with over 20 international flights daily Enhanced customer services with more check-in and emigration counters at T2 to deliver superior guest comfort and convenience 90% passengers can be served by aerobridges MUMBAI,  2014-04-14… Read the full press release

Jet Airways and JetKonnect to close all domestic check-in counters 45 minutes prior departure to enhance on-time performance

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Extends uniform check–in-counter closure 45 minutes prior to departure, across all airports in India MUMBAI,  2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — On-time performance is fast emerging as a critical service parameter for our guests. In view of the above, Jet Airways and JetKonnect today announced that, it would uniformly close all domestic check-in counters 45 minutes… Read the full press release

Palm Springs received 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor for Top 25 Destinations in the U.S.

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Palm Springs, Calif., 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Palm Springs has received the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor for Top 25 Destinations in the U.S. Palm Springs is the 17th most desired destination the U.S., according to the annual ranking. 1. New York City, New York 2…. Read the full press release

World record at Budapest Airport: Strongman Zsolt “Popeye” Sinka moved and pulled nearly 90 tons DHL Express’s aircraft

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BUDAPEST, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Nearly 90 tons – this is the weight of a completely empty Airbus A300 cargo aircraft, with some kerosene in its tanks. Strongman Zsolt “Popeye” Sinka, the holder of several Hungarian and world records, moved and pulled DHL Express’s aircraft on the Terminal 1 apron at Budapest Airport. Zsolt… Read the full press release

Leeds Bradford Airport launched application to share live flight information via Twitter

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LEEDS, UK, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Leeds Bradford Airport has launched an application which shares live flight information via Twitter, a handy tool which communicates arrival and departure information directly to the Twitter user. The application has been developed by KMP Digitata on behalf of Leeds Bradford Airport to enhance the customer experience by making… Read the full press release

SkyTeam announced Facebook competition in collaboration with National Geographic Expeditions

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AMSTERDAM, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance is offering customers the opportunity to win their dream Round the World trip plus a National Geographic Expedition.  The competition is free to enter by playing SkyTeam’s new Facebook game that has been designed to help customers plan their ideal Round the World itinerary… Read the full press release

London Gatwick reported 2.7 million passengers in March 2014, increase of 5.1% YoY

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• Passenger numbers for the 12 months ending 31 March 2014 up 4.8% • Over 2.7 million passengers passed through London Gatwick in March – up 5.1% on the prior year March 2014 traffic performance summary   Month   Moving Annual Total         Growth   Apr-13 Apr-12 Growth     Mar-14 Mar-13… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines made its first revenue flight with Boeing 737-800 equipped with Aviation Partner’s Boeing Split Scimitar Winglets

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DALLAS, 2014-04-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines today operates its first revenue flight utilizing a Boeing 737-800 equipped with Aviation Partner’s Boeing Split Scimitar Winglets. The newly designed winglet differs than those currently installed on the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 737s, with aerodynamic scimitar tips and a large ventral strake on the bottom of the blended… Read the full press release

The 2014 Pennsylvania Fair Guide now available in print and online

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More Than 100 Fairs Combine Farms, Food and Fun Harrisburg, 2014-04-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2014 Pennsylvania Fair Guide, featuring numerous family friendly travel destinations across the commonwealth, is now available in print and online. “Pennsylvania fairs offer top-notch competition, big-name entertainment, tasty food and fun rides and games,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig…. Read the full press release