Category Archives: Travelers

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New to host Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

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Hampshire, England, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire floral designer Russell New will host a Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, inviting guests to welcome the festive season in the stunning grounds of Dogmersfield Park. Russell and his team from Blomster Designs will share tips on how to create elegant, handmade wreaths… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong addresses the needs of its connected travellers with Best Rate Guarantee and digital upgrades across its platform

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Hong Kong, China, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Savvy travellers will be rewarded this fall when booking direct through FourSeasons.com, thanks to the new Best Rate Guarantee at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.  As guests increasingly turn to the digital world to research destinations and hotel information, it is more important than ever for… Read the full news article

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria from 28 April to 1 May 2016

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PLOVDIV, Bulgaria, 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Sixteen Bulgarian wine cellars have already been selected in the program of the most prestigious wine contest Concours Mondial de Bruxelles; five of them are from the Plovdiv region. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be carried out from 28 April to 1 May 2016 in Plovdiv. Over 320 members… Read the full news article

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths named CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths was named the CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year. A new category established for 2015, this award is given to the airport executive who has demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of their business and the industry…. Read the full news article

Dubai Airports announces line-up of UAE bands for musicDXB

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DUBAI, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports has announced a line-up of five up-and-coming UAE bands for musicDXB, an initiative launched with Katy Perry’s performance at the Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner and a pop-up show by UK swing kings Jack Pack at Dubai International, the world’s largest stage and number one international airport. “Katy Perry… Read the full news article

The International Air Transport Association (IATA): passenger numbers expected to reach 7 billion by 2034

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Total passengers set to double to 7 billion by 2034 Government policies can counteract economic headwinds Geneva, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its updated passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7 billion by 2034 with a 3.8% average annual growth in demand (2014… Read the full news article

Sustainable Travel International: Panama reaffirms commitment to pursuing sustainable tourism development

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, global NGO Sustainable Travel International met with Panama’s new Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Him, to discuss best practice approaches to the development of ecotourism in Panama. The objective of the work being conducted is a comprehensive and stakeholder-driven vision for the development of national parks and… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017

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First luxury tent and villa encampment for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017 as a luxury escape that will epitomize the collection’s A Sense of… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotel Group strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Niamh O’Connell to group VP of wellness development

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HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. In her role, Ms. O’Connell will lead and supervise the strategic, global development of spa, wellness and recreation… Read the full news article

Wizz Air launches operations with its first 230-seat Airbus A321ceo

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Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, last week began operations with its first 230-seat Airbus A321ceo1 and today invited media representatives from several of the company’s largest markets aboard for a demonstration flight at London Luton Airport, one of Wizz Air’s busiest… Read the full news article

Iberia launches new online store IberiaPluStore

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MADRID, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia has just launched IberiaPluStore, an online store located in the Iberia Plus section on iberia.com, with more than 150 leading brands (Adidas, Apple Store, Banana Republic, Desigual, Disney Store, Dockers, GAP, Toys R us, FNAC, The Body Shop, etc.). When accessing these brands’ websites via IberiaPluStore, Iberia Plus customers will earn Avios… Read the full news article

Iberia, UNICEF Spain and Amadeus renew agreement to collect customer donations for the UNICEF “100% Vaccinated Children” programme

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Agreement signed in 2013 led to collection of 500,000 euros in customer donations to “100% Vaccinated Children” campaign. Via a platform developed by Amadeus, people buying flight tickets on the www.iberia.com website are invited to donate between three and 20 euros. The new campaign launched on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day led to a… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: Stirling Castle again transforms its esplanade shop for the festive season into dedicated Christmas shop

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With just a month to go until the big day, Stirling Castle is swinging into the Christmas spirit with a series of events and offers including late night shopping, festive feasting and Christmas carols. Stirling Castle has once again transformed its esplanade shop for the festive season into… Read the full news article

Chicago Department of Aviation opens third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1

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CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has opened a third “Mother’s Room” at O’Hare International Airport in Terminal 1. O’Hare’s newest Mother’s Room is located past security in Terminal 1, B Concourse across from Gate B10. This amenity offers… Read the full news article

City of Chicago: Rideshare companies now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place

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CHICAGO, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rideshare companies are now allowed to pick-up passengers at Chicago’s airports, as well as McCormick Place. The new City of Chicago regulations became effective on Sunday, November 22. Currently Lyft and Uber are authorized to pick-up passengers. The move comes in time for the busy holiday travel season… Read the full news article

Global internet sensation Joseph Griffin returns to Las Vegas to properly capture the sights and sounds of the iconic Las Vegas Strip

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Global internet sensation Joseph Griffin made his triumphant return to Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 19, to properly capture the sights and sounds of the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This time, he filmed a few familiar places from his original ‘selfie’ video paired with additional only in… Read the full news article

Rolf Meier Reisen partnered with Blue Islands airline to operate its summer 2016 programme between Zurich and Jersey

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JERSEY, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading Swiss tour operator to the Channel Islands, Rolf Meier Reisen, has partnered with local airline Blue Islands to operate its summer 2016 programme between Zurich and Jersey, with connections to Guernsey. Walter Fink, Rolf Meier Reisen Director said “Thanks to our close relationship spanning many years, Blue… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: 27.1 million visits to Britain from January to September, 2015

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LONDON, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — International visits to Britain for the first nine months of 2015 have broken previous records according to new figures out today from the Office for National Statistics. The data shows there  were 27.1 million visits to Britain from January to September this year, a 3% increase compared to the… Read the full news article

Low-cost airline Norwegian first airline to offer live TV on board European flights

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Bloomberg Television and Norway’s TV 2 News broadcast live to passengers in the air Fornebu, Norway, 2015-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Low-cost airline Norwegian today became the first airline to offer live TV on board European flights. Passengers using Norwegian’s free inflight WiFi can now watch Bloomberg Television and Norway’s TV 2 News live on… Read the full news article

Air Canada launches new nonstop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)

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SJC Travelers’ 3rd Most Requested Nonstop Destination; Two Daily Flights to Begin May 9, 2016 San José, Calif., 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — San José Mayor Sam Liccardo today announced new nonstop service on Air Canada between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), delivering nonstop service to Canada and… Read the full news article

Qantas and nib to introduce more rewarding health insurance experience for Qantas Frequent Flyers

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Qantas Assure to offer health insurance powered by nib to up to 11 million Frequent Flyers Wearable technology used to reward Frequent Flyer members with Qantas Points for staying active Next in a series of digitally-focussed growth vehicles for Qantas Loyalty Mascot, NSW, Australia, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and nib will offer… Read the full news article

Sunwing launches vacation packages to Gansevoort Dominican Republic for the coming winter season

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TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunwing is now offering the luxurious Gansevoort Dominican Republic exclusively for this coming winter season.  Officially opened just last winter, the stunning, modern boutique hotel has already earned a number of accolades. Named one of the best places to travel in 2015 by Travel + Leisure it was… Read the full news article

Sunwing: Resort chain Memories Resorts & Spa again received recognition as Grand Memories Varadero named “2015 Cuban Resort of the Year” by Cuba Journal

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TORONTO, ON, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Memories Resorts & Spa, an award-winning resort chain, has once again received impressive recognition as Grand Memories Varadero is named “2015 Cuban Resort of the Year” by Cuba Journal. “It’s an acknowledgement of the continuous hard work by team and staff at Grand Memories Varadero,” said Jordi Pelfort,… Read the full news article

Pittsburgh International Airport: Allegiant announces new nonstop flights to New Orleans and Palm Beach, Fla. from Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant today announces further expansion of its flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) with new nonstop flights to New Orleans and Palm Beach, Fla. beginning Feb. 19, 2016, as well as expanded service to Myrtle Beach. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering local travelers one-way fares to both destinations for as… Read the full news article

VisitScotland celebrates Scotland with the release of book My Scotland by its Famous Sons and Daughters

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A galaxy of Scottish stars have come together in a glossy new coffee-table book, celebrating their homeland in words and pictures. With imagery and research provided by VisitScotland, My Scotland by its Famous Sons and Daughters is released on Monday 23 November, just in time for Christmas. It… Read the full news article

VisitScotland: What to see, do and look forward to in Scotland in 2016

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EDINBURGH, 2015-11-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Welcome to VisitScotland’s annual update on everything to see, do and look forward to in Scotland in the next 12 months. The Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design 2016 – Scotland enthusiasts will have more reasons than ever to visit their favourite country during 2016 which is celebrating… Read the full news article

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: new virtual driving website for visiting drivers in New Zealand launched

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Wellington, New Zealand, 2015-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new virtual driving website for visiting drivers is a welcome addition to the range of efforts the tourism industry and government are making to improve safety on New Zealand roads, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. The AA Visiting Drivers Training Programme provides real-world… Read the full news article

Stagecoach supports new campaign to improve transport accessibility for young wheelchair users

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Disabled children’s charity Whizz-Kidz focuses on better independence and confidence Get On Board report finds challenges remain despite significant investment in accessibility Stagecoach joins new national Accessible Travel Alliance to help make a lasting difference PERTH, Scotland, 2015-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach, Britain’s biggest bus and coach operator, is backing a new campaign to… Read the full news article

megabus.com expands further in France with the opening of 2 new bases

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15 new domestic journeys operating from bases in Bordeaux and Nantes Eight new locations added to megabus.com France network – Bordeaux, Poitiers, Rennes, Nantes, Le Mans, Tours, Angers and Chatellerault €2.7m fleet of 10 new coaches running new services More than 50 new jobs created as a result of latest expansion Tickets from €1 now… Read the full news article

Bombardier becomes the first business aircraft manufacturer to make ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi services available in flight globally

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Bombardier WAVE will be available on new aircraft and via retrofit in 2016 The first and only system to offer the fastest worldwide coverage* powered by next-generation Honeywell Aerospace and Inmarsat technology The first to offer performance commitments for global coverage* and speed  LAS VEGAS, 2015-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft today… Read the full news article