Category Archives: Travelers

Moray Chamber of Commerce with VisitScotland host tourism insight breakfast in Moray Speyside at The Mansion House Hotel, Elgin, 23 September

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Two emerging trends in tourism – craft beer and coastal tourism – will be the subject of a tourism insight breakfast in Moray Speyside. Organised by Moray Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with VisitScotland, the event takes place at The Mansion House Hotel, Elgin, between 8am and 10am… Read the full news article

Bombardier Business Aircraft announces to deliver two brand new Learjet 75 aircraft to Zenith Aviation

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Bombardier to further expand presence of itsLearjet aircraft in Europe Learjet 75 aircraft deliver exceptional and unmatched performance Montréal, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that Zenith Aviation, Britain’s leading bespoke charter service provider, will take delivery of two brand new Learjet 75 aircraft. “We are delighted to be once again… Read the full news article

Norwegian marks three million passengers between Europe and the U.S. since 2013

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Over 90% load factors on transatlantic flights as Norwegian gets ready to launch its latest low-cost route from London to Las Vegas Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian has now flown three million low-cost long-haul passengers between Europe and the U.S. since low-cost transatlantic services began in 2013. Norwegian first launched low-cost… Read the full news article

Norwegian Reward members to benefit from 10% discount on all GetYourGuide activities and earn CashPoints

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Loyalty scheme members receive 10% discount on all travel activities worldwide Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian has partnered with GetYourGuide, the largest travel activity booking website. Members of the airline’s award-winning loyalty programme, Norwegian Reward, can now reduce the cost of future flights when choosing from nearly 30,000 tourist… Read the full news article

Norwegian honours Roald Dahl with the author’s portrait set to appear on the tail of its aircraft

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As part of author’s centenary celebrations, Roald Dahl will become the airline’s first British hero to grace aircraft Bærum, Norway, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian is proud to announce that world-famous author Roald Dahl will become its first ever British ‘tail fin hero’, with the author’s portrait set to appear on… Read the full news article

Qantas launches daily direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo from 16th December 2016

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch daily direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo’s Narita Airport from 16th December 2016,* responding to growing demand and marking the next step in its Asian growth strategy. The new route will be operated by an upgraded, two-class A330-300 with 297 seats – the aircraft widely… Read the full news article

Qantas Group employees to FlyPink to show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Group employees will FlyPink from 1 October, to show their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. FlyPink is an initiative started by QantasLink Captain Susan McHaffie whose aunt was diagnosed and beat breast cancer. Joining the airline in 2013, Susan was inspired by the National Breast Cancer… Read the full news article

Qantas’ new service transforms generic out of office auto email reply into real-time photographic travel journal

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has today launched Qantas Out Of Office, a new service that transforms the generic out of office auto email reply into a real-time photographic travel journal. Qantas Out of Office connects an email address with Instagram and updates the auto reply message with holiday Instagram photos that… Read the full news article

Versa Capital Management affiliate now controlling equity holder of Silver Airways

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Private equity firm committed to Silver Airways’ long-term growth as the airline of choice for Florida, the Caribbean and Cuba Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways, which operates more flights in Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas than any other airline, today announced that it has completed its previously announced… Read the full news article

Celebrity chef Lorena Garcia and HMSHost to open Lorena Garcia TAPAS y Cocina at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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“Top Chef” contestant provides an upscale dining experience to travelers with Lorena Garcia TAPAs y Cocina DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrity chef Lorena Garcia has teamed up with global restaurateur HMSHost to open Lorena Garcia TAPAS y Cocina at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport. DFW Airportpassengers now can enjoy creative,… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises to open Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in October 2018

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Ground breaking ceremony to take place in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Bahamas on October 6 Geneva, Switzerland, 2016-Sep-15 — /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, announced today that Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reservewill now… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Group launches “China Selection” scheme to meet Chinese guests’ needs

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“China Selection” will be launched in 26 hotels to mark Chinese National Day FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests from China staying at hotels in the Steigenberger Hotel Group will be able to enjoy a special service from 1 October. 26 of the hotels operating under the Steigenberger und IntercityHotel brands will be… Read the full news article

IHG announces the appointment of Ranjay Radhakrishnan as Chief Human Resources Officer

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DENHAM, UK, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that Ranjay Radhakrishnan has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. He will join the business on 1st December and will become a member of IHG’s Executive Committee, replacing Tracy Robbins who stepped down from the… Read the full news article

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Passengers will be Treated to Latin American Dance and Musical Performances Washington, D.C., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport will host a series of performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. Passengers traveling through the airport terminals will… Read the full news article

Washington Dulles International Airport to host Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull on September 17

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Popular Annual Airport Open House Benefits Special Olympics Virginia Washington, D.C., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dulles Day Festival and Plane Pull at Washington Dulles International Airport is expected to attract thousands of visitors for the airport’s annual free open house with a daylong schedule of activities, events and family fun on Saturday, September… Read the full news article

Gerald R. Ford International Airport and Kent District Library launch “Little Free Library – Take a Book, Leave a Book”

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Free books are now available at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) thanks to a partnership with the Kent District Library (KDL). KDL’s program “Little Free Library – Take a Book, Leave a Book” was installed today, and offers travelers a chance to pick up… Read the full news article

Wizz Air celebrates the first anniversary of its Lublin base

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 2016-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe today celebrates the first anniversary of its Lublin base. The airline based one of its new Airbus A320 aircraft in Lublin on 14 September 2015, after three years of successful cooperation with Lublin Airport, creating 36 direct… Read the full news article

Philippines: Cebu Pacific to increase flights from Clark International Airport to Cebu and Hong Kong

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), remains committed to the development of the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga. Beginning December 16, 2016, CEB will increase its Clark-Cebu–Clark operations from three to six times weekly while Clark-Hong Kong-Clark will be up from seven to 10 times… Read the full news article

ICAO, IATA and ACI partner to host 25th AVSEC World Conference, 25-27 October 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Critical Security Challenges Top Agenda GENEVA, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA), The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have joined forces to address evolving aviation security risks with integrated solutions. Key topics such as securing landside spaces at airports, information sharing among governments, managing the… Read the full news article

The Emirates Palace Spa named ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’, ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards

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ABU DHABI, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — 2016 The Emirates Palace Spa has, once again, been crowned the ‘World’s Best Hotel Spa’ and ‘Abu Dhabi’s Best Hotel Spa’ at the 2016 World Spa Awards but, this year, the Spa also took home the ‘Middle East’s Best Hotel Spa’ award turning a much deserved spotlight onto… Read the full news article

Enterprise Rideshare becomes the preferred vanpool provider of Valley Regional Transit

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Valley Regional Transit: “Vanpool Services Easy, Scalable and Affordable” BOISE, Idaho, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rideshare, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, is now the preferred vanpool provider of Valley Regional Transit (VRT). The public-private partnership will expand vanpool opportunities throughout Southwest Idaho, giving rural commuters a convenient and affordable transportation alternative in an area… Read the full news article

The Pennsylvania State University and Zimride by Enterprise launch new transportation option

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STATE COLLEGE, Penn., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is partnering with Zimride by Enterprise, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to launch a new transportation option – an online ride-matching service that easily connects drivers and passengers heading to the same area. The private network – available only to… Read the full news article

Travelport creates Digital Organisation and new Chief Customer and Marketing Officer role

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Langley, U.K., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the global travel industry, today announces the creation of a new organization, Travelport Digital, as part of its strategic focus on the fast-growing digital economy.  At the same time Travelport has appointed… Read the full news article

Marriott International awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification by the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) was recently honored as the first international hotel brand in Colombia to pass the Colombian LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s six month review process. The Colombian chamber awarded the most “Friendly Biz” certification to Marriott for its customer protocols when serving LGBT guests.  Last month,… Read the full news article

John Redmond appointed Allegiant president

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, NV, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced the appointment of John Redmond as the company’s president. A former president and chief executive officer of MGM Grand Resorts, Redmond brings more than 30 years’ experience in executive management in the hospitality and leisure travel industry to the position. Redmond has… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport sets an all-time record of 6.3 million passengers for financial year 2016

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport set an all-time record of 6.3 million passengers for financial year 2016 (FY16) through servicing the South Island tourism market,  and in doing so pumped more than $180 million in new GDP into the regions of the South Island and generated a record $31 million… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport: Emirates to fly its A380 aircraft into Christchurch every day from October 30

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport is welcoming today’s announcement Emirates will soon fly the world’s largest passenger aircraft into Christchurch every day from October 30. Chief Aeronautical and Commercial Officer Justin Watson says the addition of the A380 will offer those travelling in and out of the South Island a… Read the full news article

Ryanair launches its Liverpool summer 2017 schedule with 5 new destinations

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DUBLIN, IRELAND, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (8 Sep) launched its Liverpool summer 2017 schedule, with 3 new routes to Bari, Barcelona Girona and Prague, 2 new summer services to Marrakech and Sofia, and more flights to Alicante, Faro, Gran Canaria, Palma and Warsaw, which will deliver 2m customers p.a…. Read the full news article

Liverpool John Lennon Airport announces Ryanair’s new twice weekly service to Sofia, Bulgaria

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) will see another first today with the start of Ryanair’s new twice weekly service to the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia – the first direct scheduled flights linking the two cities. The first passengers to take advantage of this new service are set… Read the full news article

Volaris announces the appointment of Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano as its new CEO and new member of the Board of Directors

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MEXICO CITY, 2016-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — *Volaris (NYSE:VLRS and BMV:VOLAR), announces that Mr. Jorge AntonioVargas Diez Barroso, who has been a valued member of the Board of Directors and an important part of the Volaris family, has for personal reasons retired from the Board. Volaris expresses its gratitude for his commitment as a… Read the full news article