Category Archives: Travelers

Bombardier Transportation further expands its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects

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Latest signalling projects include Bombardier’s first rail control project in Canada and an APM upgrade at one of the world’s busiest airports BERLIN, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is further expanding its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects. The first project will deliver the… Read the full press release

Heathrow claims the prestigious Airport of the Year award at the Independent Travel Awards

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Heathrow wins “2015 Airport of the Year” title at the Independent Travel Awards LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Described as ‘Best in the World’ by the Independent Travel Award panel, Heathrow topped other world class airports including Changhi Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as UK airports London City and Manchester to claim the… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand strengthens partnership with United Airlines

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Air New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will enter the New Zealand market, launching a San Francisco – Auckland service from July next year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand and United Airlines have a longstanding partnership and in April this year signed a Statement of Intent to deepen… Read the full press release

flydubai launches flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk

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Dubai-based carrier now serves 10 points in Russia confirming its commitment to the market  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, today, inaugurated flights to two new destinations in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod and Novosibirsk, making it the first Dubai-based airline to serve these cities.  Offering one of the most comprehensive networks from… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations

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Port-of-Spain, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UPDATE ON CAribbean airlines NETWORK PLANS PORT OF SPAIN, October 06, 2015 – Caribbean Airlines having conducted a detailed review of its network, consistent with the current competitive environment, has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations. As a consequence of this… Read the full press release

OneJet increases access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets; to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform

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Air Transportation Network Prepares to Execute Aircraft Fleet Order as Company Continues to Grow INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, confirmed plans today to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform during the fourth quarter. The… Read the full press release

Jet Airways provides guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats before their flight departure date

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Mumbai, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced a new customer-centric initiative, providing guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats well before their flight departure date. Guests can reserve their preferred seats on domestic and select international routes for a nominal charge at the time of making a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air launches twice-weekly service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany

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TWO FLIGHTS PER WEEK FROM JUST RSD 3,399* Budapest, Hungary, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced a new service from Belgrade to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in Germany. The twice-weekly service will begin on 28 March 2016 and is Wizz Air’s third low-fare route between… Read the full press release

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host Two-Star Michelin guest chef Stéphane Buron, 20 – 22 Oct

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Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau will host guest chef, Stéphane Buron, from 20 to 22 October. Chef Buron heads the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at hotel Le Chabichou in the luxurious, French Alpine ski resort of Courchevel. Crowned Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a most prestigious title that means… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental announces the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

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Hong Kong, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the Group’s legendary hospitality to Morocco with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. The elegant and contemporary resort is set among 20 hectares of landscaped gardens filled with the scent of 100,000 roses, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains providing a stunning… Read the full press release

Finavia hosts the global CAPA World Aviation Summit in Helsinki, 7-8 October

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HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The key influencers and decision-makers of commercial aviation industry have gathered in Helsinki to the global CAPA World Aviation Summit. The two day event takes places in Kalastajatorppa 7-8 October. Finavia is both the host of the event and the official partner. This year’s conference concentrates on the… Read the full press release

Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution received the Mobility Project of the Year Award

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HELSINKI, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Helsinki Airport’s indoor positioning service solution has received the Mobility Project of the Year Award from Management Events. Helsinki Airport is the first airport in the world to introduce new technology based on indoor positioning. The technology makes it possible to monitor passenger flows and eliminate bottlenecks and… Read the full press release

Travelport announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria

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Langley, UK, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has today announced the acquisition and vertical integration of its distributor in Austria, TraviAustria. TraviAustria was founded in 1987 by Austrian Airlines, an original shareholder in the predecessor company of Travelport. In addition to providing local sales, support and marketing activity… Read the full press release

National Car Rental secures the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis

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“National Car Rental Field” Will Play Vital Role in Renewal of City’s Historic Riverfront and Downtown Area ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental today announced it has secured the naming rights to the new NFL stadium proposed to be built on the north riverfront of downtown St. Louis. The 20-year agreement, signed… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and travel expert Valarie D’Elia: fall road trip is easier to do than you might think

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Enterprise Offering $9.99 Per Day Weekend Special ST. LOUIS, 2015-10-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean vacation season is over. Whether it’s one last trip to the beach for a romantic weekend, a family apple-picking adventure, or a few days visiting your alma mater with college friends, there are plenty of… Read the full press release

Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts introduces new Time is Money Event; offers 30% Off Winter Leisure Rates

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New York, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — As winter weather approaches, Marriott Caribbean & Latin America Resorts is offering travelers an extra incentive to escape falling temperatures with a newTime is Money Event. Guests can save up to 30 percent off the price of regular leisure rates at participating properties. To take advantage of the… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines to launch non-stop flights from Kiev to Aktau, Kazakhstan

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Kiev, Ukraine, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — November 18, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines will launch non-stop scheduled flights connecting Kiev and Aktau, Kazakhstan. Tickets are already available on UIA official website, the carrier`s Contact Center, UIA ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. UIA offers double-weekly flights connecting Kiev and Aktau operated on modern Boeing… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains became UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay system

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At least 3.5 million customer journeys able to benefit1 An estimated additional £2.8 million compensation expected to be paid in first year Money credited back to customer within 3 days LONDON, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Today Virgin Trains became the UK’s first train operator to introduce Automatic Delay Repay (ADR). The system calculates… Read the full press release

First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester opens as part of £3.5m investment

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 30 September, Chairman of the County Council Norman Hume officially declared First Essex’s new bus depot in Colchester open. As part of a £3.5m investment, First Essex has merged its present depots at Queen Street and Haven Road into a new purpose built facility… Read the full press release

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: 2015 Taste of Chicago generated $320,205 in profit

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35th Edition of Chicago’s Iconic Festival Served Culinary Delights to 1.4 Million Visitors CHICAGO, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced today that the 2015 Taste of Chicago saw $320,205 in profit at the revitalized five-day festival. Taste of Chicago continues to thrive as the nation’s… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group Airlines to serve 261 destinations in 101 countries this winter 2015

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Eurowings flight schedule now available – Lufthansa Group Airlines offer 261 destinations in 101 countries – Leisure travelers benefit from additional flights Cologne, Germany, 2015-10-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group Airlines – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS – will become even more attractive for leisure travellers this winter, as… Read the full press release

CDA: Volaris Airlines launches twice weekly service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico

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CHICAGO, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris Airlines has announced new international service between Chicago Midway International Airport and the city of Durango, Mexico starting on December 8, 2015 with twice-a-week flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight schedules, including dates and times of operation for the new Chicago-Durango service, are as… Read the full press release

World Travel & Tourism Council research: Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports

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LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Foreign visitors to Spain account for over half of the country’s service exports, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Spain’s visitor exports (money spent by foreign visitors in a country) reached $US69.5 billion (EUR52.2bn) in 2014, which is 53% of all of… Read the full press release

Eurostar launches great value fares to Lyon and the South of France on its new direct high-speed rail service

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Eurostar releases great value fares to Lyon and the South of France LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers can escape to the winter sunshine for less this year, thanks to great value fares to Lyon and the South of France, on Eurostar’s new direct high-speed rail service. Tickets are on offer from £40… Read the full press release

Sir Richard officially unveils Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners’ individually branded Virgin Train carriage

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Virgin Trains and Virgin Media Business host joint event at Euston station Milestone reached in entrepreneur competition ‘Pitch to Rich’, following 100 days since final LONDON, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost one hundred days since the Virgin Media Business ‘Pitch to Rich’ competition winners were crowned and won a slice of the £1m… Read the full press release

Bombardier: CityJet will operate CRJ900 aircraft in the network of Sweden’s Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

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First order includes eight firm CRJ900 aircraft and six option aircraft to be operated by CityJet in the Scandinavian Airlines network  Separately, a long-standing customer signs order for two firm CRJ700 aircraft  Montréal, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has welcomed Dublin-based CityJet (CityJet) to the CRJ Series family of aircraft operators… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation to provide SNCF eight Regio 2N double deck electric multiple units for Midi Pyrénées in France

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Latest order is part of a Regio 2N contract signed in 2010 with French National Railway Company (SNCF) on behalf of the French Regions To date ten French Regions have ordered a total of 209 Regio 2N Berlin, Germany, 2015-10-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that the French… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways becomes Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet with the delivery of the airline’s 70th 777 aircraft

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HONG KONG, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated a significant achievement last Saturday (26 September) with the delivery of the airline’s 70th777 aircraft – also the last and 53rd 777-300ER (Extended Range) of the confirmed orders – that has made Cathay Pacific Asia’s largest operator of the 777 fleet…. Read the full press release

Japan Airlines honored with Good Design award 2015 from Japan Institute of Design Promotion for its latest Economy Class seat – JAL SKY WIDER II

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TOKYO, 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) today received Good Design award 2015 from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP) for its latest Economy Class seat– JAL SKY WIDER II. JAL has been arranging this new seat on its Boeing 787 aircraft since December 2014, as the second installment of “New Spacious Economy”… Read the full press release

Carrabba’s Italian Grill opens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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HMSHost brings traditional Italian family dining to the center of Concourse C ATLANTA, GA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Passion for food, heritage, love of family, and genuine Italian hospitality from Carrabba’s Italian Grill can now be found in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s Concourse C, as global restaurateur HMSHost has partnered with Bloomin’ Brands and the… Read the full press release