Category Archives: Travelers

Great Lakes Jet Express starts new direct service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (July 1, 2016), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) welcomed new direct air service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. The service, operated by Aerodynamics Inc. (ADI) under the name Great Lakes Jet Express, offers daily flights to O’Hare with connections to more than 130… Read the full press release

TSA Pre✓® enrollment site to open near Midway International Airport at Chicago Hyatt Place hotel from July 26 through 30

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — A temporary TSA Pre✓® enrollment site will be open July 26 through 30 at the Chicago Hyatt Place hotel located just two blocks south of Midway International Airport. The temporary site near Midway is one of 15 “TSA Pre✓® Enrollment Tour” locations at hotels near major airports around the country this… Read the full press release

Belfast City Airport: Flybe increases flights between Belfast and Leeds to five times daily

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, 2016-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today started operating a fifth daily weekday flight between Belfast City and Leeds Bradford airports that, due to increased demand, will operate year round. Flybe’s weekday schedule now offers a wide selection of frequent travel options with flights now departing Belfast… Read the full press release

British Airways survey shows how Brits plan their holidays

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Brits have 21 days annual leave a year on average At half-way point only one-third of allowance has been used More than half (57 per cent) have panic booked a holiday, leaving them feeling stressed (36 percent), annoyed (19 percent) and panicked or worried (18 percent) Scots have the most leave, averaging at 23.7 days… Read the full press release

Ten major new galleries open at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh following £14.1 million redevelopment

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ten major new galleries open this Friday, 8 July, at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, following a £14.1 million redevelopment in its 150th anniversary year. The new state-of-the-art galleries, which are dedicated to decorative art, design, fashion science and technology, are the latest phase in an £80… Read the full press release

VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead: Tourism is at the heart of economic success in the Scottish Borders

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading tourism industry figures in the Scottish Borders came together recently to meet with VisitScotland Chief Executive Malcolm Roughead as part of his annual ‘Listening Tour’ of the country. Building on the success of the 2015 Chief Executive Listening Tour, Mr Roughead spoke directly to emerging talent… Read the full press release

Ultra-low-cost airline Volaris increased total ASMs capacity by 18.8% in June 2016 YoY

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MEXICO CITY, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris* (NYSE:VLRS and BMV:VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico,the United States and Central America, reports June 2016 and year-to-date preliminary traffic results. During June 2016 Volaris increased total capacity, as measured in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), by 18.8% year over year, in response to strong demand in its… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines gets U.S. DoT approval to serve Havana, Cuba from Ft. Lauderdale and Tampa Bay

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Daily flights expected to begin in 2016 from Ft. Lauderdale to three Cuban cities: Havana, Varadero, and Santa Clara, along with daily nonstop service from Tampa to Havana DALLAS, Texas, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today welcomed news from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that the carrier has been… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises names its second Seaside-generation smart ship MSC Seaview — set to commence her maiden voyage from Genova, Italy on June 10, 2018

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa – announced today that the second of its Seaside-generation smart ships, set to come into service in June 2018, will be named MSC Seaview. She will spend… Read the full press release

Acqualina Resort & Spa introduces new line of activities for teen guests

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Five Star, Five Diamond Florida Luxury Resort in Sunny Isles Beach Expands Guest Offerings with Teen Scene and Learner’s Permit Certification SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLA, 2016-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Acqualina Resort & Spa, Florida’s most luxurious, multi-award winning Five-Star Miami Beach resort introduces a new menu of activities designed for guests between the ages of… Read the full press release

Star Alliance changes layout of check-in area at Tokyo – Narita Terminal 1 with the rollout of new check-in concept

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INCREASED AUTOMATION BASED ON HEATHROW TERMINAL 2 EXPERIENCE TOKYO, JAPAN, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance has successfully completed the rollout of a new check-in concept in the south wing at Tokyo – Narita Terminal 1, offering customers a wider choice of check-in options and giving them more control over this part of the… Read the full press release

Two of New Zealand’s top destinations voted among the best in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As one the world’s most respected luxury travel media authorities, Travel + Leisure’s reader-voted awards celebrate the best in global travel. Travel + Leisure Top Hotel: Huka Lodge Huka Lodge, near Lake Taupo in the central North Island, was named the Top Hotel in Australia and New… Read the full press release

Norwegian marks 2nd anniversary of its transatlantic flights from the UK to the U.S.

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is this week celebrating the 2nd anniversary of its unique low-cost long-haul flights from the UK to the U.S. Norwegian first launched transatlantic flights from Gatwick Airport to three U.S destinations in July 2014, with the aviation industry divided on whether the ‘low-cost long-haul’ venture would succeed. Two… Read the full press release

Norwegian carried more than 2.8 million passengers in June 2016

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The company carried more than 2.8 million passengers this month, an increase of 317,821 passengers from the same month previous year. The load factor was 90.2 percent, up 2.2 percentage points. LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The increase of passengers is 13 percent compared to the same month last year. The total traffic growth… Read the full press release

New report recommends India be added to the UK’s latest £87 two-year visitor visa scheme

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new report published by the Royal Commonwealth Society in partnership with the AOA and other leading aviation, tourism and industry groups, including the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), recommends that India is added to the UK’s latest £87 two-year visitor visa scheme. The reform would help reverse the… Read the full press release

The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa awarded the #1 Top City Hotel in Canada at the Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards

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Vancouver, Canada, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa has just been awarded the #1 Top City Hotel in Canada in the prestigious Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. The recipients of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards are selected by discerning readers who cast their votes for hotels, destinations, and… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises reveals further details of its first next-generation smart ship MSC Meraviglia

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MSC Cruises reveals further details of the first of its features-packed next generation smart ship launching in June 2017 Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — With just twelve months to go until the first guests set sail on-board MSC Meraviglia, MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts partners with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street to provide guests with first-class experience and sophisticated way to navigate London

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has teamed up with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London and Smythson of Bond Street, two of the UK’s most iconic luxury brands, to offer London-bound travellers a first-class experience and a stress-free, sophisticated way to navigate the city. Combining the… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the opening of Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel

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Hotel offers an efficient and affordable option for travelers to Mexico City’s eastern area MEXICO CITY, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 112-room Holiday Inn Express® Mexico Aeropuerto hotel. This is the first Holiday Inn Express branded property near Mexico… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts launches “Members Get It” sale event

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Miami, Florida, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for summer vacation planning, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is launching the“Members Get It” sale event providing up to 35% off leisure rates at participating properties – the largest discounts ever offered across the collection of resorts. Marriott Rewards Members must reserve a… Read the full press release

EVA Air to increase nonstop flights on its Paris route to daily service from October 10, 2016

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Luzhu District, Taiwan, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air, a new addition to the elite ranks of the world’s 5-Star airlines, is increasing nonstop flights on its popular Paris route from four times a week to daily service on 10 October, 2016. The airline will continue to serve the route on Wednesday, Friday and… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s transfer to an Authority approved by the FAA

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is officially operating. The Authority transition was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today, with support from Kent County Commissioners and government officials. For 60 years, Kent County owned and operated the Airport, through its Department of… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport hosts new exhibition Art of the Airport Tower by photographer Carolyn Russo

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Helsinki, Finland, 2016-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Art of the Airport Tower, a new exhibition by respected photographer Carolyn Russo opened at the airport, brings the world’s most interesting control towers to the centre of Helsinki Airport. The exhibition is created by Carolyn Russo, an American photographer at the Smithsonian, who has worked at the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa starts three times a week nonstop flights from Munich to Teheran

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Starting 4th July from Munich to Teheran COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is flying nonstop once again from Munich to Teheran. Starting 4th July, 2016, the connection under flight number LH 602 will begin three times a week at 22.10 pm, arriving at the Iranian capital at 5.20 am. The Airbus A330-300… Read the full press release

Air Tahiti Nui and Human Underwater Society to promote the underwater heritage of French Polynesia

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In June 2016, Air Tahiti Nui and Olivier ARCHAMBAUD, founder and President of the Human Underwater Society (HUS), signed a partnership in order to promote the underwater heritage of French Polynesia. After wondering about Man’s place on Earth, then, looking at the stars and wondering about his place in the Universe, the HUS now invites… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Holdings Plc announces passenger statistics for June 2016

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for June 2016. In June 2016, Wizz Air continued to expand its customer offering and strengthen its network with the following announcements: • Launching 8 new routes to/from Hungary… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates its first Bergamo flight operated with one of its brand new Airbus A321 aircraft

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today celebrates the memorable milestone of its first Bergamo flight operated with one of the airline’s brand new, state-of-the-art Airbus A321 aircraft. Bergamo was one of the first airports WIZZ added to its low-fare route network in… Read the full press release

Wizz Air welcomes József Ujhelyi as Chief Flight Operations Officer

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings plc (‘Wizz Air’), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces it has appointed József Ujhelyi as the Chief Flight Operations Officer and member of the company’s Leadership Team effective immediately. In his new role, Ujhelyi will be reporting to Diederik Pen,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air celebrates the opening of its newest Romanian base in Iasi

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SIXTH BASE IN ROMANIA, 1 BASED AIRBUS A320, 8 ROUTES Budapest, Hungary, 2016-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, and Romania’s largest airline today celebrates the opening of its newest Romanian base in Iasi. The airline is initially deploying one Airbus A320 aircraft to be based… Read the full press release

Lufthansa launches new direct flight from Frankfurt to San José, California along with new concept FlyingLab

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From 1 July, Lufthansa will fly nonstop from Frankfurt to San José Passengers test digital innovations on board the LH488 Live conference on digital trends of Lufthansa, Instagram, Mercedes Benz and Visit San José Passengers experience the new destination with Lufthansa at different events COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — From today (July… Read the full press release