Category Archives: Travel

Emirates replaced Boeing 777 with Airbus A380 on its EK019/020 service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced that as of 1st February 2015, its EK019/020 service between Dubai International Airport and Manchester Airport, currently operated by a Boeing 777, will be replaced with an Airbus A380. The introduction of the second daily A380 means… Read the full news article

VisitEngland launches TV campaign aimed at raising the profile of English destinations in the year of Rugby World Cup 2015

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LONDON, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland today launches ‘Discover Your England’, a TV campaign aimed at raising the profile of English destinations in the year of Rugby World Cup 2015. Airing for the first time on Channel 5, ITV and SKY this Sunday 11 January, the advert features over 16 English destinations and… Read the full news article

The Tourism Authority of Thailand Los Angeles Office held “A Night to Discover Thainess” evening party at the Beverly Hills Country Club

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Los Angeles, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Los Angeles Office held “A Night to Discover Thainess” evening party at the Beverly Hills Country Club as a way of expressing its gratitude for the collaborations and contributions from travel partners and media in the market. Styled as a food tasting… Read the full news article

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc selected Revinate’s SaaS solution for online reputation management across its global portfolio of hotels

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate today announced that Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) has selected Revinate’s SaaS solution for online reputation management across its global portfolio of hotels. M&C will be adopting Revinate’s Online Reputation Management Solution at both the corporate and property levels, emphasizing the hotel group’s commitment to maximizing… Read the full news article

RCI added two new properties in Japan to its exchange network through developer Gumi Development Co. Ltd

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Singapore, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI®, the global leader in holiday exchange, and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), recently added two new properties in Japan to its exchange network through an affiliation with developer Gumi Development Co. Ltd. “We are excited to add two great options for our members in… Read the full news article

Whistler Blackcomb: Top Ski and Snowboard Photographers Compete at the 9th Annual ARC’TERYX Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by GORE-TEX®

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Five Top Ski and Snowboard Photographers Compete to be Named “King/Queen of Storms” WHISTLER, BC, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The ARC’TERYX Deep Winter Photo Challenge, presented by GORE-TEX®, made its debut nine years ago with the aspiration of being a grass-roots gathering to celebrate local photographers and photography created during the typical January storm… Read the full news article

Maryam Banikarim joins Hyatt Hotels Corporation as the company’s global chief marketing officer

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CHICAGO, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the appointment of Maryam Banikarim as the company’s global chief marketing officer. In this role, Banikarim will be responsible for driving the company’s individual brands and the experiences they offer online and offline while working across the organization to facilitate innovation around the… Read the full news article

Explore Minnesota CEO John Edman joins Brand USA board of directors

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Brand USA welcomes John Edman, director and CEO of Explore Minnesota Tourism, to board of directors Washington, D.C., 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The board of directors of Brand USA today announced the appointment of John Edman, director and CEO of Explore Minnesota, as its newest board member. “John joins the Brand USA board during a… Read the full news article

London City Airport: 8 per cent increase of passengers in 2014 compared to 2013

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LONDON, 2015-1-9 — /Travel PR News/ — A bounce-back in business travel has resulted in a record-breaking year in 2014 at London City Airport (LCY). The only airport actually in London, LCY welcomed 3.65 million passengers in the 12 months to December, representing an 8 per cent increase compared to 2013. Airport bosses have attributed… Read the full news article

Travel Alberta: Events Edmonton partnered with World Food Championships (WFC) to host one exclusive qualifying event in 2015 for Canada

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Alberta, Canada, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Events Edmonton has partnered with the World Food Championships (WFC) to host one exclusive qualifying event in 2015 for Canada. The Canadian Food Championships will take place in downtown Edmonton in conjunction with Taste of Edmonton, which runs July 16-25, 2015. This exciting opportunity will allow Canadian chefs, home… Read the full news article

AIRFRANCE KLM announced 6.2 million passengers in December 2014

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Passenger: strict capacity discipline, stable load factor Continued restructuring of point-to-point and ongoing accelerateddevelopment of Transavia PARIS, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — AIRFRANCE KLM announced 6.2 million passengers in December 2014 Traffic highlights 6.2 million passengers, +1.3% Continued restructuring of point-to-point (capacity down -15.0%) supporting increase in Short and Medium-Haul load factor Unit revenue per… Read the full news article

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines expands medium-haul network with scheduled service to Belfast, Krakow and Montpellier

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Amstelveen, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will expand its medium-haul network with three new destinations. KLM will launch a new scheduled service to Belfast, Krakow, and Montpellier. These new services will be part of KLM’s new summer schedule and will operate on a daily basis as from 18 May 2015. Our aim… Read the full news article

easyJet announced 4,634,977 passengers and 88.4 percent load factor in December 2014

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LONDON, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet passenger statistics for December 2014 Month ending December 2014 December 2013 Change Passengers (1) 4,634,977 4,490,538 3.2% Load Factor (2) 88.4% 87.9% 0.5pp Rolling 12 months ending December 2014 December 2013 Change Passengers (1) 65,348,876 61,332,803 6.5% Load Factor (2) 90.8%  89.3% 1.5pp Enquiries should be directed… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport has topped flight punctuality league tables published by global aviation intelligence provider OAG

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On-time performance for flights is best in world BRISTOL, UK, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has topped flight punctuality league tables published today, with an on-time performance rating of 94.4 per cent making it the world’s best. Leading global aviation intelligence provider, OAG, based the league tables on 43.5 million flight records… Read the full news article

TravelWest helped Bristol Airport purchase new 100 per cent electric powered vehicle for its in-house IT team

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BRISTOL, UK, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport has taken delivery of a new electric vehicle for use by its in-house Information Technology (IT) team. The Nissan e-NV200 is the first 100 per cent electric powered vehicle on the 176 hectare site, and has been purchased with support from TravelWest. The e-NV200 combines… Read the full news article

PATA will hold its PATA Annual Summit 2015 at the Hong Zhu Shan Hotel in Leshan, Sichuan, China from April 23-26, 2015

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BANGKOK, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to be organising the PATA Annual Summit 2015 at the Hong Zhu Shan Hotel in Leshan, Sichuan, China from April 23-26, 2015. The Summit, generously hosted by the Leshan Municipal People’s Government, includes a one-day conference, the PATA Youth Symposium, the… Read the full news article

IATA global passenger traffic for November 2014: Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.0% compared to November 2013

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Geneva, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2014 showing a continuation of the healthy demand trend of recent months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.0% compared to November 2013, which was ahead of the 5.7% year-over-year growth recorded in October as well… Read the full news article

IATA global air freight November 2014 data: freight tonne kilometers (FTK) demand grew 4.2% compared to November 2013

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Geneva, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported November 2014 data for global air freight markets showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.2% compared to November 2013. Capacity grew by 3.3% over the previous November. Compared to October 2014, air freight demand expanded by a healthy 0.8%…. Read the full news article

Houston Airport System’s Manager of Business Development Arturo Machuca named the general manager of Ellington Airport

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HOUSTON, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Arturo Machuca, Houston Airport System (HAS) Manager of Business Development who is leading the efforts to bring a Houston Spaceport to Ellington Airport, has been named the general manager of Ellington Airport. Machuca was appointed by Houston Aviation Director Mario C. Diaz in December 2014. “Arturo Machuca demonstrates a… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways showcased the first of its 80 A350 XWB aircraft for the first time in its hub at the Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport

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Press conference in Doha attended by more than 150 international media as Qatar Airways showcases the first of its 80 A350 XWB aircraft for the first time in its hub and home Celebrations continue for Global Launch Customer Doha, QATAR, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker,… Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group, Inc. to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015

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SEATTLE,  2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Horizon Air Industries, Inc., will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. A conference call is scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time/11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Interested parties may… Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group Inc. reported 9.1 percent increase in traffic on 12.3 percent increase in capacity compared to December 2013

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SEATTLE, 2015-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported December 2014 and year-end operational results on a consolidated basis, and for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. Detailed information is provided below. AIR GROUP (including flights operated by third parties) On a combined basis, Air Group reported a 9.1… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Holiday Inn Express® Snowmass Village hotel in Colorado

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Hotel opens in time for 2015 ski season ATLANTA, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express® Snowmass Village hotel. As the newest addition to IHG hotels in Colorado, this four story hotel features 145 guest rooms and six suites…. Read the full news article

Anantara Veli Resort & Spa Maldives announces 3 day 40% off sale January 9th – 11th, 2015

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MALDIVES, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Book your 2015 Maldives wish list travels with a special 3 day sale on anantara.com January 9th – 11th, 2015. Whether it’s a short getaway or a long holiday amidst the shimmering turquoise waters and dazzling white sands of the Indian Ocean, our Maldives Escapes offer award-winning resorts,… Read the full news article

airberlin transported more than 30 million passengers in 2014

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Berlin, Germany, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2014, airberlin was able to increase its number of passengers and transported more than 30 million passengers for the fifth year in a row. With 31,716,202 passengers, Germany’s second-largest airline welcomed 0.6 percent more passengers on board in yearly comparison. The revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) in… Read the full news article

Helsinki Airport to get long-awaited train connection this summer when the Ring Rail Line opens

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Helsinki, Finland, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport will get the long-awaited train connection this summer when the Ring Rail Line opens. The new rail line will provide an easy connection between the airport and the Helsinki city centre. According to Ville Haapasaari, the director of Helsinki Airport, the new train link is one… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide added 22-unit apartment building in London to its global portfolio

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LONDON,  2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has added a 22-unit apartment building in London to its global portfolio. The property, newly named Oakwood Marylebone, is situated at Jerome House, on 14 Lisson Grove. Located in the district of Marylebone, this recently renovated contemporary-style… Read the full news article

CCA Galleries International to host exhibition of war memorabilia supplied by The British Red Cross and sponsored by Nedbank to mark the 70th anniversary of the Channel Islands liberation

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JERSEY, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Channel Islands, CCA Galleries International is proud to host an exhibition of war memorabilia supplied by The British Red Cross and sponsored by Nedbank. The celebrations begin at No. 8 Hill Street on Wednesday 14th January with a… Read the full news article

Jersey Tourism partnered with Sunair and Buro Britain over new direct charter flight service to Jersey from Rotterdam in 2015

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JERSEY, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the recent announcement by Blue Islands to cancel the 2015 Amsterdam route, Jersey Tourism has partnered with Sunair and Buro Britain who have confirmed that they will operate a new direct charter flight service to Jersey from Rotterdam in 2015, flying from May 02 to September 12… Read the full news article

The Channel Islands to host family-friendly attractions during the Channel Islands Heritage Festival, 3rd April – 11th May 2015

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JERSEY, 2015-1-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Just a short hop by plane or ferry from the UK, the Channel Islands – Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark – play host to a plethora of family-friendly attractions, beaches, hotels and restaurants, delivering to parents and children alike a relaxing and fun-filled break. A must-see event… Read the full news article