Category Archives: Travelers

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip re-launches Wedding University for soon-to-be wedded couples

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Making luxurious dream weddings come true with comprehensive planning tips, menu design, venue considerations and more – all from seasoned wedding professionals Macau, China, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip re-launches of Wedding University, a complimentary half-day program for soon-to-be wedded couples, imparting essential information, useful tips and insider insight… Read the full press release

HKIA’s passenger volume and flight movements rose by 5.1% and 2.6% YoY during the 1H 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded solid growth in passenger volume and flight movements during the first half of 2016. From January to June this year, passenger throughput and flight movements rose by 5.1% and 2.6% year on year to 35.2 million and 204,750, respectively. Cargo volume saw… Read the full press release

Expedia to include rail travel offering throughout Britain starting this autumn

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Announces support from ATOC and RDG to provide booking options on Britain’s national rail network LONDON, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) today provided an update that its rail offering will be available on the Expedia.co.uk site this autumn. In partnership with SilverRail and supported by the Association of Train Operating… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to fly 35 times a week from Hamad International Airport to Muscat, Oman from August 1st

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DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1 August 2016, Qatar Airways will provide travellers from around the world with even more choice when flying to Muscat, with the addition of an extra flight to its existing schedule – increasing the number of daily flights to five. Now with 35 flights a week from… Read the full press release

Rembrandt’s Portrait of Jan Cornelis Sylvius to be displayed at Duff House, in Banff

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Work of the Dutch master which was rediscovered two years ago to go on display in Scotland’s north east EDINBURGH, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A unique Rembrandt etching showing an Amsterdam preacher from 1633 – which was rediscovered in Edinburgh two years ago and was established to be the work of the Dutch master… Read the full press release

Special Twilight Tours of Neolithic village of Skara Brae available until 31 August 2016

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Visitors to Orkney now have the opportunity to take an exclusive ‘after hours’ tour of the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. EDINBURGH, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Uncovered by a storm in 1850, Skara Brae is world famous for being the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe. During the summer months staff at Skara Brae… Read the full press release

Emirates wins its fourth World’s Best Airline award from Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Scores a hat trick with World’s Best Inflight Entertainment and Best Airline in the Middle East awards DUBAI, U.A.E., 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016, in addition to scooping up the awards for World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for a record 12th consecutive year,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines launches flights from Moscow to Uralsk, the largest city of western Kazakhstan

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, opens flights from Moscow to Uralsk, the largest city of western Kazakhstan. Air tickets are already available for purchase. Flights will be operated from 4 November 2016 every week on Fridays. Departure from the Moscow Domodedovo Airport at… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts appointments: Emily Lynn as SVP, global and strategic accounts; Sherry Serio and Patrick Beron as SVP, sales and marketing

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – is proud to announce the promotions of Emily Lynn as senior vice president, global and strategic accounts and Sherry Serio as senior vice president, sales and marketing; and the appointment of Patrick Beron as… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Women’s Journey Thailand campaign on 1 August, 2016

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Women’s Journey Thailand campaign is set to launch on 1 August, 2016, meaning that women travellers from around the world will be able to enjoy a huge range of activities, special offers, discounts and privileges as well as products and services geared… Read the full press release

The very first Radisson RED hotel concept in the world opens in Brussels

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson RED Brussels, the very first Radisson RED in the world, welcomed 100 potential investors, owners and advisors from all over Europe, Middle East & Africa, to put its brand new hotel in Brussels to the test. The mission: enjoy the night, experience the brand and gather feedback… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the appointment of Ogilvy PR as the EMEA agency of record

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ogilvy Public Relations (Ogilvy PR), a global, multi-disciplinary communications leader operating in more than 85 offices across six continents, as the EMEA agency of record. Ogilvy PR is a unit of Ogilvy & Mather, a WPP company… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Rentals announces deals up to 40 percent off at some of North America’s most visited summer destinations

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Save up to 40 percent* off a vacation rental stay whether it’s a beach escape or mountain adventure PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s not too late to prepare your summer vacation! Arrange the main dish by booking your getaway now. Wyndham Vacation Rentals is offering a number of ways to get away… Read the full press release

Take advantage of special travel deals before summer ends from Wyndham® Extra Holidays

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Book Your Summer Getaway Now and Save at Resorts throughout the U.S. ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham® Extra Holidays, a subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), is encouraging travelers to make the most out of… Read the full press release

Jet Airways to deploy Boeing 777 aircraft the largest aircraft in its fleet on the Mumbai – Singapore route

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MUMBAI, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, will deploy the Boeing 777-300 ER, the largest aircraft in its fleet, on the Mumbai – Singapore route resulting in a 50% capacity increase on this key sector. With effect from Aug 6, 2016, Jet Airways flight 9W 12 from Mumbai to Singapore,… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd orders 30 Airbus 321 Long Range aircrafts

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Norwegian’s subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets Ltd (AAA) has placed a new order of 30 Airbus 321 Long Range aircraft. Norwegian will operate the A321LR once the aircraft enters service in 2019. The aircraft has a size and range that makes it suitable for many more long-haul destinations in the future. LONDON, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR… Read the full press release

Norwegian reports of positive overall performance in all of its main markets during the second quarter

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Norwegian (NAS) today reported its second quarter results for 2016. The pre-tax result (EBT) was NOK 930 million (£83million); doubling the profit from last year’s result of NOK 456 million. The load factor for this period was 88 percent. In two years, the load factor has increased with eight percentage points. The overall performance was… Read the full press release

Norwegian signs charter contracts with Apple Vacations and Funjet Vacations to operate routes from the United States to the Caribbean and Mexico

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Norwegian signs charter contracts with Apple Vacations and Funjet Vacations to operate routes from the United States to the Caribbean and Mexico. LONDON, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has signed charter agreements with Apple Vacations and Funjet Vacations for the winter season 2017. Norwegian will station three Boeing 737-800 aircraft in Milwaukee and… Read the full press release

Gulfstream announces order of three G650ER aircrafts from Qatar Airways

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Three More Aircraft To Join Qatar Executive Fleet SAVANNAH, Georgia, 2016-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that Qatar Airways has converted three of its G650ER aircraft options to firm orders as part of a 30-aircraft agreement signed in May 2015. The aircraft will join the company’s Qatar Executive fleet, making Qatar… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb hosts The 15th Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships on July 29-31

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Competitors and Taste Testers Get Saucy at Dusty’s Bar & BBQ July 29-31  WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships will throw down at Whistler Blackcomb for the 15th year July 29-31. The sauciest BBQ battle in the Pacific Northwest will return to Dusty’s Bar & BBQ for… Read the full press release

Hyatt House recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among North American upper extended stay hotel chains

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced that the Hyatt House brand has been recognized by J.D. Power as highest in guest satisfaction among North American upper extended stay hotel chains. With 68 locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, the Hyatt House brand received high marks in several study… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport launches free high-speed Wi-Fi internet access to its passengers

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MOSCOW, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018, Sheremetyevo International Airport has completed the commissioning of state-of-the-art high-performance Wi-Fi infrastructure and begun to provide free wireless Internet access at high speed and without restrictions. The new service will meet customer needs in terms of high-technology features and free access to information. The high-speed Wi-Fi network will… Read the full press release

Indigenous Peoples’ Experience and three other key initiatives at Fort Edmonton receive $33.5 million funding through the Alberta Jobs Plan

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ALBERTA, CANADA, 2016-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Funding of $33.5 million through the Alberta Jobs Plan will be used to build the Indigenous Peoples’ Experience and three other key initiatives at Fort Edmonton. The Johnny J. Jones Midway will be expanded, as will the Hotel Selkirk. A new guest services and admissions area will be… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport achieved its busiest-ever June with long-haul routes rocket 24% year on year

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Long-haul growth in June rockets 24% year on year, whilst Gatwick has been announced as the European airport with the most new long-haul routes Chinese carrier Tianjin Airlines arrived at the airport in June with routes to Hong Kong and Cape Town starting this autumn. Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “June’s passenger figures are the… Read the full press release

easyJet’s summer holiday flight fares selection 60% cheaper than summer 2015

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Ideal time for customers to take advantage of low summer holiday fares to a range of easyJet’s most popular destinations LONDON, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is offering families fantastic deals this summer as many summer holiday flight fares are lower than last year, with some fares up to 60% cheaper than… Read the full press release

IATA: Global passenger traffic results for May shows that demand rose 4.6% compared to same month in 2015

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.6%, compared to the same month in 2015, which was the same level achieved in April. Capacity climbed 5.5%, which pushed the average load… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines reported its June, second quarter, and year-to-date preliminary traffic statistics

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DALLAS, TX, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today reported its June, second quarter, and year-to-date preliminary traffic statistics. The Company flew 11.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in June 2016, an increase of 6.8 percent from the 10.8 billion RPMs flown in June 2015. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines extends its bookable flight schedule from Jan. 5 through March 8, 2017

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Book flights now at Southwest.com for travel through March 8, 2017 DALLAS, TX, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today extended the carrier’s bookable flight schedule from Jan. 5 through March 8, 2017, with new options for travelers seeking snow or sun during the deep winter months. In celebration of two… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines to start twice-weekly seasonal nonstop flights between Portland, Oregon and Sun Valley, Idaho later this year

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Twice-weekly seasonal flights from Portland to begin Dec. 17, 2016, with additional flying from Seattle during peak seasons SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Portland, Oregon ski and sun enthusiasts will soon have a direct connection to some of the West’s best slopes, when Alaska Airlines launches twice-weekly, seasonal nonstop flights to Sun Valley,… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines gets approval on its application for daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba

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U.S. Department of Transportation awards Alaska flight to Havana from its focus city Los Angeles SEATTLE, 2016-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Transportation announced today that it tentatively approved Alaska’s application for daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Havana, Cuba. Alaska was the only carrier to propose daily nonstop service from… Read the full press release