Category Archives: Travelers

Linthill House in the Scottish Borders re-opened as self-catering holiday accommodation following extensive refurbishment

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — AN 18th century house once famed for its ceilidhs and parties has been brought back to life following a two -year renovation project. Linthill House near Melrose in the Scottish Borders opened its doors as self-catering holiday accommodation at the end of May. VisitScotland has welcomed the investment… Read the full press release

Changi Airport steps up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport is stepping up its productivity and safety drive in the airfield with new and improved runway maintenance processes. These include the cutting of grooves, and the use of a stronger asphalt mix to resurface the airport’s runways. Runway grooving to enhance surface drainage The surface of… Read the full press release

Julie Saunders appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

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The newest leader of the Hotel’s Concierge team was named Where Magazine Silver Plume Concierge of the Year in 2016 Washington, DC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Julie Saunders has been appointed as Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, the only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel in the nation’s capital. Saunders, who… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces exciting collection of family-favourite movies on board this October

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Qatar Airways premieres Disney/Pixar Finding Dory on its award-winning in-flight entertainment platform DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways in October can look forward to an exciting collection of family-favourite movies from film power-house Disney/Pixar, to enjoy during their journey. Available from October, Qatar Airways will premiere the critically acclaimed… Read the full press release

Gear up for the winter at Whistler Blackcomb’s Turkey Sale on October 7 – 10

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Featuring Upcycled Art From Ski Heaven WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Snow on the mountain tops, changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and the Turkey Sale – all of these are sure signs that fall is in full swing and winter is right around the corner. From October 7 – 10, keen skiers and… Read the full press release

British Airways menu for short-haul flights to include Marks & Spencer premium food range

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Two great British brands partner to provide Food on the Move for short-haul fliers Airline is acting on feedback and giving customers the choice and quality they’ve asked for. Options selected are M&S customer favourites chosen for their flavour at altitude Everything on the food menu priced at under £5 – ranging from just £1… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines launches daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017

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Tickets for the daily, nonstop Los Angeles-Havana flight are now on sale at alaskaair.com SEATTLE, 2016-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines will launch historic new flying to Havana, Cuba on Jan. 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is among the first regularly scheduled commercial flights to the island country in… Read the full press release

IHG and NOVUM Hotel Group sign Multiple Development Agreement for 20 hotels across Europe

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Multiple Development Agreement will see the companies develop winning portfolio of brands across Europe This is NOVUM Hotel Group and IHG’s first MDA together DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and NOVUM Hotel Group, (NOVUM Group), one of the largest hotel groups… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new service from Bucharest to Lamezia Terme, Italy

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced a new low-fare routes from its Bucharest base. The newest WIZZ service will connect the Romanian Capital with Lamezia Terme in the south of Italy, from 26 March 2017 with two… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces connection from Craiova to Paris Beauvais and Venice Treviso

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline, today announced two new low-fare routes from its Craiova base. The newest WIZZ services connect Craiova with Paris Beauvais and Venice Treviso, both commencing in March 2017 with two weekly flights. Seats on… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces two new routes from Warsaw to Eilat in Israel and Billund in Denmark

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EILAT IN THE WIZZ NETWORK BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced two new routes from Warsaw to Eilat in Israel and Billund in Denmark. The newest WIZZ services will commence in December 2016 and March 2017, respectively, both with two weekly… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches new Cadet Program in partnership with BAA Training

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the launch of a new Wizz Air Cadet Program in partnership with BAA Training. BAA Training was selected to provide tailored training solutions for WIZZ’s significant demand for future pilots.  The five year agreement will… Read the full press release

LAX opens brand-new $148-million facility, the Terminal 4 Connector

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Los Angeles, California, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — M illions of LAX passengers will now reach their connecting flights more quickly and conveniently, thanks to a brand-new, $148-million facility at the airport. The Terminal 4 Connector is a new piece of the LAX Central Terminal Area that connects the airport’s south side terminals — Terminals… Read the full press release

LAX recognized at the 2016 ACI World Annual Conference for achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation

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Los Angeles, California, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was recognized at the 2016 Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual Conference for recently achieving Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) at Level 2 Reduction.  The ACA program recognizes airports worldwide that have committed to managing their carbon footprint through measurement and reduction with… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport to add Sir Michael Parkinson to its ‘Wall of Fame’

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Shannon, Ireland, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport is about to add another famous name to its ‘Wall of Fame’ after one of the world’s most famous TV chat show hosts, Sir Michael Parkinson, touched down ahead of an appearance tonight at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick. The photograph of arguably Britain’s greatest… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted 36th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K; raised more than USD 180,000 for cancer research

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Washington, DC, 2016-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Saturday September 17, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted the 36th annual Race to Beat Cancer 5K. The event raised more than USD 180,000 for cancer research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. A total of 921 participants and 147 volunteers that included families, competitive runners, corporate… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports to expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International’s (DXB) Concourse C

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Dubai, UAE, 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced it has commissioned work on a project that will expand the number of A380 contact stands at Dubai International’s (DXB) Concourse C to enable the facility to accommodate Emirates’ growing fleet of superjumbos. The project will increase the number of Code F gates (A380… Read the full press release

HMSHost restaurants to celebrate Airport Restaurant Month with expanded, seasonally-focused menu this October

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A portion of sales from each dish to be donated to support the fight against poverty BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Autumn is in the air and Airport Restaurant Month, by global restaurateur HMSHost, is now returning with an expanded, seasonally-focused menu full of new, bold flavors. This October, at HMSHost-operated restaurants in… Read the full press release

HMSHost and Kallpod to bring new level of interactive dining service to travelers at airports across North America

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Kallpod partnership connects guests with restaurant servers, delivering faster speed of service BETHESDA, MD, 2016-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost and Kallpod have entered into an exclusive agreement going forward to bring a new level of interactive service to travelers dining in HMSHost restaurants at airports across North America. Kallpod is a service… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and British Airways announce joint business agreement that will provide better links between the UK, Asia, Middle East and Africa

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The new agreement will serve more than 70 destinations across the two airlines combined network DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ —Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), today announced a joint business agreement that will come into effect on 30 October 2016. The joint business will benefit customers by… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches flights to Windhoek, Namibia

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Qatar Airways now flies four times a week from its hub in Doha to Windhoek, the gateway to Namibia’s spectacular landscapes and desert DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The capital of Namibia, Windhoek, today welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight to arrive at its international airport from Doha, Qatar. A VIP delegation from… Read the full press release

Air France launches new route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Oran in Algeria

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PARIS, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On 25 September 2016, Air France officially launched its new route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Oran in Algeria. Since 27 July 2016, Air France has been offering its customers a new service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Oran. Three weekly flights connect the two cities by Airbus A320… Read the full press release

easyJet introduces Apple Pay on Web for bookings made on easyJet.com

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LUTON, UK, 2016-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that customers can now use Apple Pay on Web for bookings made on easyJet.com. This makes payment a seamless “2 touch” process. Apple Pay is already available via easyJet’s iOS mobile app however from today customers will also be able to confirm… Read the full press release

British Airways’ podcasts from top Kiss FM DJ Charlie Hedges available on all long-haul flights

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LONDON, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Clubbers looking for the right vibe to fly with can chill out and listen to special British Airways’ podcasts from top Kiss FM DJ Charlie Hedges. The 30-year-old Londoner, hosts her ‘Charlie Hedges Presents’ monthly podcast, which is now available on all long-haul British Airways flights through the airline’s… Read the full press release

Revised tourism visa scheme promotes Qatar as world-class stopover destination

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Ministry of Interior, Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority work together to expand free transit visa stays in Qatar from 48 hours to 96 hours Nearly 30 million annual Qatar Airways passengers can plan a Doha stopover more easily UNWTO Secretary General: new scheme is significant change and will result in increase of visitors to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways again named the Best Middle Eastern/African Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards

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Business travellers retain Qatar Airways as their airline of choice to travel with DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was once again named the Best Middle Eastern/African Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards held in Hong Kong on 23 September, 2016. This marks the seventh consecutive year the airline has… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises further improves its service to the Chinese market with the deployment of MSC Splendida to China as of May 2018

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Geneva, Switzerland and Beijing, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa, revealed today that it will deploy its MSC Splendida to China as of May 2018. In connection with this, following in the footsteps of the announcement of… Read the full press release

Wizz Air starts operating its low fare flights on the Bucharest – Budapest route

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s largest airline,yesterday started operating its low fare flights on the Bucharest – Budapest route. The maiden flight took off from Bucharest with 176 passengers on board. The new service is operated three times per week… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates the major milestone of opening its 25th base in Kutaisi, Georgia

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SEVEN NEW GEORGIAN ROUTES IN THE WIZZ NETWORK BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrates the major milestone of opening its 25th base in Kutaisi, Georgia. The airline has based one of its new Airbus A320 aircraft at Kutaisi Airport, starting seven… Read the full press release

InterContinental to open first resort in the Maldives on the island of Maamunagau

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Second Maldives resort by IHG and Hotel Properties Limited to open on Maamunagau island DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Hotel Properties Limited (“HPL”) to open a new InterContinental resort on the island of Maamunagau in the Maldives…. Read the full press release