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Qatar Executive rapidly develops and expands its aircraft management business from its Doha-hub

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Qatar Airways’ private jet operation grows managed aircraft fleet Airline’s private jet division offers extensive experience and skill providing asset management for customers’ own aircraft Qatar Executive sees significant potential in Qatar and GCC countries Doha, QATAR, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Executive’s service portfolio has received a significant boost, as Qatar Airways’ private jet… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds six extra flights per week on Doha – Manila route

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Doha-based carrier to operate six additional flights per week to the Philippines capital from 26 October MANILA, Philippines, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways will be adding six extra flights per week between Doha and Manila starting from October 26, 2015, following an expanded Air Service Agreement signed between the State of Qatar and the… Read the full press release

UNESCO Geopark’s Four Seasons Resort Langkawi names Andrew Harrison general manager

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20-year Four Seasons veteran takes the helm of the UNESCO Geopark resort Langkawi, Malaysia, 2015-7-7 — /Travel PR News/ — From a population of 22 million in Mumbai to 100,000 on Langkawi, Andrew Harrison transits from “Incredible India” as General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai to “Naturally Langkawi” as General Manager of the UNESCO… Read the full press release

Dubai International airport passenger number in May 23.2% up from the same period last year

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DUBAI, 2015-7-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger numbers at Dubai International continued their rapid ascent in May as the airport welcomed 6.2 million customers, up 23.2 percent from the same period last year, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger numbers rose 23.2 per cent to 6,267,640 compared… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport unveils “Hong Kong Classics: Art, Culture and Music” festival

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HONG KONG, 2015-7-7 — /Travel PR News/ — From July to December this year, travellers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) are set to embark on an unforgettable journey of art and culture. Hosted by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), “Hong Kong Classics: Art, Culture and Music” was unveiled at HKIA today, launching six… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation signs two contracts with Transport for London to build and maintain 45 four-car new electric multiple units

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Bombardier to deliver 180 new vehicles to Transport for London New 20-metre BOMBARDIER AVENTRA platform will increase passenger capacity and reduce travel time on key London Overground routes BERLIN, 2015-7-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed two contracts with Transport for London (TfL) to build and maintain 45 four-car… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia: 7.2% rise in short-term visitors to Australia during the month of April 2015 according to Australian Bureau of Statistics

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SYDNEY, 2015-7-6 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest international arrivals data for the year ending April 2015 released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal a 7.2 per cent rise in short-term visitors to Australia to 7.1 million. Australia welcomed 551,400 visitor arrivals during the month of April 2015, an increase of 4.7 per… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines launches numerous family-friendly summer campaigns

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Service, Product, Awards • Austrian distributes over 6,500 free ice creams on myHoliday flights in time for the start of the summer holidays • Over 60,000 children take their holidays with Austrian Airlines in the holiday season • Greece still the most popular holiday destination AUSTRIA, 2015-7-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Right on time… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces passenger statistics for June 2015

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WIZZ AIR GROWS JUNE PASSENGER NUMBERS BY 18% BUDAPEST, 2015-7-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced passenger statistics for June 2015 together with a summary of important business developments delivered during the month. In June 2015, Wizz Air announced… Read the full press release

George Best Belfast City Airport: Roads closure throughout the 4 days of the Tall Ships event

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BELFAST, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The following roads will be closed to unauthorised traffic throughout the 4 days of the Tall Ships event. These restrictions have been put in place to ensure a safe environment for all people attending and working at the Tall Ships event whilst minimising disruption to all stakeholders living and… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation expects over 1.6 million passengers for the Fourth of July holiday through Chicago’s airports

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CHICAGO, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) anticipates more than 1.6 million passengers will travel through Chicago’s airports for the Fourth of July holiday travel period from today, July 2, 2015 through Tuesday, July 7, 2015. Over the six-day period, airlines’ passenger projections have increased at O’Hare by 4.5 percent… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced its third route in Tanzania – Zanzibar

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‘Airline of the Year’ expands further in East Africa with the launch of third Tanzanian gateway Five-star airline begins five-times-weekly services connecting Zanzibar to more than 140 global destinations Two additional weekly flights to Zanzibar from 1 October 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways launched its second new destination of the year,… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group reports a 6.9 percent increase in traffic on a 7.2 percent increase in capacity in June 2015 compared to June 2014

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SEATTLE, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported June and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. AIR GROUP On a combined basis, Air Group reported a 6.9 percent increase in traffic on a 7.2 percent… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines expands service to Milwaukee, Oklahoma City and St. Louis

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Expanded service operated by SkyWest Airlines on new Embraer 175 aircraft SEATTLE, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today inaugurates service between Seattle and Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Seattle and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Portland, Oregon and St. Louis. “We’re excited to provide increased service breadth for our Northwest customers to the great cities of Milwaukee,… Read the full press release

Dragonair unveils a whole new look and editorial approach for its inflight magazine Silkroad

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HONG KONG, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Dragonair today unveiled its revamped inflight magazine, Silkroad. With a whole new look and editorial approach, Silkroad demonstrates the “Life Well Travelled” spirit in the World’s Best Regional Airline which aims to create a better travel experience for passengers across their whole journey. The new Silkroad magazine… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines extends its early 2016 flight schedule from Jan. 6 through Mar. 8, 2016

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What’s better than getting a cold treat on a hot summer day? It’s time to plan winter travel with fares as low as $49 one-way for new, nonstop service! DALLAS, 2015-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is giving Customers a first look at its early 2016 flight schedule by extending it… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways adds frequencies to multiple destinations across its global network

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Additional Flights to Dubai, Jeddah, Peshawar, Kuala Lumpur, Asmara, Djibouti, Najaf, Luxor, Salalah, Zanzibar and the Sofia-Belgrade linked route Third daily flight to Jeddah is being operated with the A319 All-Premium First Class Service from Doha during Ramadan DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has announced network frequency increases to multiple destinations across… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines: Comprehensive new ‘Greener Skies over Seattle’ report from Boeing reveals significant environmental benefits

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SEATTLE, 2015-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is on track to save 87 gallons of fuel, shorten flight times by about nine minutes and reduce carbon emissions by nearly 1 metric ton, every time one of its planes land at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport using new, operations-enhancing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures. That’s the equivalent… Read the full press release

Budapest’s newest restaurant KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar opens at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — A live concert, a contemporary art exhibition and hundreds of guests celebrated the grand opening of Budapest’s newest restaurant, the KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar. Located in Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, next to the Danube’s iconic Chain Bridge, KOLLÁZS unites the contrasting atmospheres of the bustling metropolitan Pest and the… Read the full press release

Marriott International will report second quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29, 2015

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Bethesda, Md., 2015-7-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report second quarter 2015 earnings results on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its second quarter 2015 earnings on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at… Read the full press release

Marriott International’s Washington, DC area hotels announce 20% off weekend stays

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Get 20% Off Weekend Stays at Marriott International’s Washington, DC Hotels Washington, DC, 2015-7-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Chances are travelers haven’t been to the nation’s capital since their end-of-the-year, grade school field trip with their teacher and some parents as chaperones.    A lot has changed since then, and Marriott International’s Washington, DC area hotels… Read the full press release

Sean Mosher appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

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Bali at Sayan, Indonesia, 2015-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sean Mosher has been appointed Resort Manager of Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. He moves to the mountain retreat from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi in Malaysia, where he held the same position. The Canadian native joined the company in 2002 as Communications Manager for Four Seasons… Read the full press release

SR Technics selected to provide Integrated Component Services for Etihad Airways’ new Boeing 787 fleet

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SR Technics cements its position as a leading provider of component services for Boeing 787 Swiss technical services provider builds on long standing relationship with the national airline of the UAE ABU DHABI, 2015-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SR Technics, one of the world’s leading providers of technical services for airlines, today announced that it… Read the full press release

Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) turns five

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) celebrated its fifth anniversary yesterday having firmly established itself among the top 20 busiest international cargo hubs and a growing reputation as an efficient and convenient passenger airport. When DWC opened on 27 June 2010, Dubai Airports outlined an ambitious plan… Read the full press release

The new hangar of low cost carrier Wizz Air at Budapest Airport will open on 1 September 2015

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-6-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The new line maintenance hangar of leading Central and Eastern European low cost carrier Wizz Air is taking shape quickly at the heart of the aircraft maintenance (MRO) area at Budapest Airport. The new hangar will be handed over to Wizz Air on 1 September 2015, and… Read the full press release

Air France platform generates a personalized video souvenir based on user’s selection of flight and travel preferences with “Paris Do It Yourself” campaign

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PARIS, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — For its fourth edition, #AFDigiDays is addressing a topical subject: attracting visitors to Paris and the rest of France. Digital services have revolutionized how travellers ‘consume’ air transport. Today, almost every other journey is purchased online, and more than two thirds of travellers consult websites before they travel…. Read the full press release

KLM’s #HappytoHelp Campaign wins big in Cannes

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Amstelveen, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — KLM won four awards at the Cannes Lions Award Show with our #HappytoHelp Campaign. It’s the world’s biggest annual awards show and festival and viewed as one of the most prestigious advertising prizes. In October 2014 from a special glass pavilion at Schiphol Plaza in Amsterdam Airport the #HappytoHelp customer… Read the full press release

Wondertree family restaurant to open at the end of June 2015 at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal

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LONDON, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wondertree, the relaxed contemporary family restaurant, is to open at the end of June 2015 at Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal.  Customers at Wondertree will be able to enjoy either dining in the restaurant or a Wondertree take-away. Food will be cooked to order from an open plan kitchen… Read the full press release

Exceptional growth: Gatwick Airport demonstrates once again why the airport is the best and only deliverable choice for the UK’s next runway

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LONDON, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport announces exceptional growth with annual results demonstrating once again why the airport is the best and only deliverable choice for the UK’s next runway. CEO Stewart Wingate said today’s results show why momentum and support has grown rapidly for Gatwick where a new runway can be… Read the full press release

London-based independent travel agent Lee’s Travel adds Dolphin selling and product management modules to existing back-office technology

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LONDON, 2015-6-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading independent travel agent adds Dolphin selling and product management modules to existing back-office technology. London-based independent travel agent Lee’s Travel has undertaken further investment in its Dolphin technology platform. The independent global consolidator, celebrating over 40 years in the industry, will use the extended platform to sell… Read the full press release