Category Archives: Travelers

Pacific Asia Travel Association achieves Bronze Benchmarked Sustainability Certification by EarthCheck

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BANGKOK, 2015-11-12 — /Travel PR News/ — In an important milestone, the Headquarters of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) located in Bangkok, Thailand, has achieved Bronze Benchmarked Sustainability Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. The official certificate handover ceremony will take place during the PATAcademy-HCD Workshop on… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines launches twice-daily, nonstop service from Baltimore/Washington to Minneapolis/St. Paul

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DALLAS, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is bringing not one, but two daily flights from Baltimore/Washington to Minneapolis/St. Paul. The new, twice-daily, nonstop service begins on April 12, 2016, with fares as low as $79 one-way. Purchase Nov.9 through Nov. 19, 2015, 11:59 p.m. in the respective time zone of… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways takes delivery of its 25th Boeing Dreamliner

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After an official delivery ceremony in Seattle, the Dreamliner flew direct to Dubai Airshow Airline opens “#787Filter” community on Instagram DOHA, Qatar, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its 25th Boeing Dreamliner at the Dubai Airshow, in a ceremony hosted by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar… Read the full press release

airberlin announces overall capacity utilization in October

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BERLIN, Germany, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In October, airberlin was able to slightly increase capacity utilization (RPK/ASK) by 0.2 percent to 84.2 percent in yearly comparison, while, at the same time, reducing capacity. Overall, airberlin recorded a performance improvement over the previous year’s figures throughout its entire flight route network. In October, Germany’s… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines’ travel information section “Guide to Japan” is now mobile friendly

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Tokyo, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) announced its easy-to-use and multilingual awarded travel information section “Guide to Japan” is now available on the mobile site of JAL’s global website (www.jal.com). Customers can access to the mobile site of “Guide to Japan”* easily on a smartphone or tablet PC whenever planning a trip to… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California puts together Family-friendly package to create a Winter Wonderland for families this holiday season

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Family-friendly package includes VIP admission to “Let it Snow” holiday event, Character Breakfast, Elf Story Time, children’s welcome amenity and more Los Angeles, Westlake Village, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California pulls out all the stops to create a Winter Wonderland for families this holiday season. The all-inclusive overnight package includes… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta unveils Bar Margot with Chefs Ford Fry and Robert Gerstenecker and mixology experts Greg Best and Paul Calvert

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Atlanta, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta recently unveiled Bar Margot, a hip yet relaxed Midtown lounge with a menu collaboration from Chef Ford Fry and Chef Robert Gerstenecker of Park 75, as well as a small-batch spirits menu by mixology experts Greg Best and Paul Calvert, who have become Atlanta’s beverage… Read the full press release

Celebrate Thanksgiving Four Seasons style with an expertly crafted traditional holiday buffet at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach

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Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with these culinary experiences Palm Beach, 2015-11-10 — /Travel PR News/ — With a variety of culinary options, from a bountiful holiday buffet to an expertly crafted traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the comfort of home, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach is offering a bevy of ways to experience all of the… Read the full press release

Dubai International August 2015: the highest monthly traffic in our 55-year history

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International registered the highest monthly traffic in its 55-year history with 7.2 million passengers in August. According to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today, traffic at the world’s number one hub for international passengers reached 7,282,256, up 9.5 per cent from 6,648,058 recorded during… Read the full press release

Embraer: Emirates Flight Training Academy orders five plus options for five more Phenom 100E business jets

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets announced today that Emirates Flight Training Academy signed a firm order for five Phenom 100E business jets, plus options for five more aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017. “Emirates’ dedicated flight training center offers one of the industry’s most innovative… Read the full press release

Pratt & Whitney PW1900G PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine for Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft, successfully completed its first flight

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MIRABEL, Canada, 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pratt & Whitney PW1900G PurePower® Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) engine for the Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft, successfully completed its first flight initiating the engine’s flight test program. The PW1900G engine model, which was assembled at Pratt & Whitney’s Middletown Engine Center in Connecticut, flew on Pratt &… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop service from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

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With 106 nonstop flights to 15 destinations, getting to the snow and sun at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is more convenient than ever Olympic Valley, Calif., 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Getting from Southern California to the ski slopes just got easier: Alaska Airlines will add new nonstop service from Orange County’s John Wayne Airport… Read the full press release

Brand Keys ranked Avis as one of the top 40 consumer brands across a broad range of industries

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today announced that it has been named to the 2015 Brand Keys Loyalty Leaders List. The 19th annual survey conducted by Brand Keys, the New York-based brand and customer loyalty and engagement research consultancy, ranked Avis as one of the top 40 consumer brands across… Read the full press release

AccorHotels Group is Concur newest global TripLink partner

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Partnership allows business travelers to book direct with more than 3,800 AccorHotels properties worldwide BELLEVUE, Wash., 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, today announced AccorHotels Group as its newest global TripLink partner. Through this integration, business travelers will be able to book… Read the full press release

Bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests at Knott’s Berry Farm, starting Thanksgiving Day

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Famous For Its Food, The Park Will Offer Delicious Dining Options This Holiday Season BUENA PARK, CA., 2015-11-9 — /Travel PR News/ — When it comes to holiday dining, no one does it better than Knott’s Berry Farm! Starting Thanksgiving Day, a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests, from freshly made Thanksgiving Take Home Dinners, an… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town will celebrate its 75th anniversary with two major offerings in summer 2016

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Knott’s Celebrates Ghost Town’s 75th Anniversary With New Entertainment and the Re-launch of GhostRider Buena Park, Calif., 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2016, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town will celebrate its 75th anniversary with two major offerings next summer. The centerpiece of the summer 2016 celebration is the interactive entertainment experience, Ghost Town Alive!, which… Read the full press release

Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park’s Fire and Police Recognition Days, Nov 30 through Jan 31,2016

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KNOTT’S FIRE & POLICE RECOGNITION DAYS HONORS THOSE WHO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY Fire and Police Personnel and One Guest Get in FREE November 30 through January 31,2016 BUENA PARK, Calif., 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As a thank you to all the men and women who assist in protecting life and property, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group suspended commercial flight operations to and from the Sinai Peninsula until further notice

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Customer return flights planned; close consultation with authorities Frankfurt/Main, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ —The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have suspended their commercial flight operations to and from the Sinai Peninsula until further notice. The precautionary action has been taken in view of the current Sinai situation. The Lufthansa Group will coordinate all its… Read the full press release

Finavia raised the passenger experience at Rovaniemi Airport to a whole new level

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Rovaniemi, Finland, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has raised the passenger experience at Rovaniemi Airport to a whole new level. Airports in Lapland are eagerly awaiting the busiest winter season which is looking better than in years when measured by the number of bookings. Finavia has invested nearly EUR 20 million… Read the full press release

“Future of Travel” hackathon organised by Finavia’s Helsinki Airport, Finnair and Reaktor, Nov 6-8 at Suvilahti in Helsinki

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HELSINKI, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The “Future of Travel” hackathon event ‒ organised by Finavia’s Helsinki Airport, Finnair and Reaktor ‒ sets developers the unique task of developing new services for airline passengers. This is the first time that an airline, an airport and a technology provider are involved in the Hackathon, which… Read the full press release

flydubai launches Business Boarding Gate at Terminal 2, Dubai International

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The new dedicated gate brings additional convenience for Business travellers Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai has announced the launch of its Business Boarding Gate at Terminal 2, Dubai International. This latest service will ensure a more comfortable and quicker transition for Business Class passengers from check-in to boarding. Combined… Read the full press release

flydubai starts two flights a week to Astana, Kazakhstan

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-11-6 — /Travel PR News/ —  flydubai today marked the launch of its first flight to Astana, the airline’s third destination in Kazakhstan. With two flights a week to Astana flydubai is the first Dubai-based carrier to provide a direct link to the Kazakhstan capital. Speaking at a press conference in Astana… Read the full press release

Wizz Air: twice weekly flights between Lithuanian “summer capital” Palanga and London Luton

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NEW LONDON SERVICE FROM WIZZ’S SECOND LITHUANIAN AIRPORT Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced further growth to its Lithuanian low-fare route network with twice weekly flights starting 23rd March 2016 between the Lithuanian “summer capital” and seaside resort of Palanga… Read the full press release

Senior management and board changes at Wizz Air Holdings Plc

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air” or the “Company” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces that terms have been agreed in principle with József Váradi, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, in respect of a new… Read the full press release

Wizz Air October 2015 traffic: 1,726,610 Passengers; up 23% YoY

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for October 2015. In October, the Company announced it surpassed the 100 million mark in total passengers carried since beginning operations only 11 years ago. Wizz Air continues… Read the full press release

Wizz Air: New service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe,today announced a new service from Tirgu Mures to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 23 March, Wednesday and will later be operated on Mondays and Fridays. The new service is Wizz Air’s fourth… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental e Iberia estrenan “El Mundo en una maleta”, una promoción con la que repartirán cinco millones de Avios entre sus clientes para dar la vuelta al mundo

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MADRID, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Se regalarán  5 millones de Avios, repartidos en 7 premios,  entre los clientes que alquilen su vehículo con Avis entre el 1 de noviembre y el 15 de diciembre a través de www.avisiberia.es. Avis Car Rental e Iberia estrenan hoy “El Mundo en una maleta”, una promoción con la que repartirán… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted the ICAO Seminar on Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) in Muharraq

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Al Nemah, Acting Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted the ICAO Seminar on Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) at the Moevinpick Hotel in Muharraq. The seminar was conducted by… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland: New book aims to overturn the popular perception of St Kilda as a community isolated from the rest of the world

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book published today (Monday 2nd November) aims to overturn the popular perception of St Kilda as a community isolated from the rest of the world. St Kilda: The Last and Outmost Isle combines the results of the most detailed archaeological survey of the islands ever undertaken,… Read the full press release

VisitEngland’s Chief Executive James Berresford: This Rugby World Cup will be remembered as the biggest rugby tournament to date

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LONDON, 2015-11-4 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, is today celebrating the most successful Rugby World Cup to date, with a total of 2.47 million tickets sold. England’s Rugby World Cup has broken a host of records for the host nation including ticket sales and attendance. 98 per cent of available… Read the full press release