Category Archives: Travelers

IHG announces the next evolution of its Holiday Inn® brand’s Change Your View platform, Journey to Extraordinary

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Iconic Hotel Brand Captures Extraordinary Journeys Of Its Guests Through A Digitally-Led Campaign ATLANTA, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the next evolution of its Holiday Inn® brand’s Change Your View platform,Journey to Extraordinary. This new campaign celebrates the inspiring journeys of its many guests, by sharing their unique narratives through the brand’s first digitally-led, multimedia… Read the full press release

Halifax Stanfield International Airport the first airport in North America to introduce self-serve baggage drop for all passengers

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First in North America to Introduce Self-Serve Baggage Drop for All Passengers Halifax, N.S., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the first airport in North America to offer self-serve baggage drop for all passengers. “This new, fully automated, self-serve baggage drop system uses the latest technology to simplify the check-in process for… Read the full press release

Flydubai launches flights to Mumbai, bringing the total number of destinations served by the carrier in India to seven

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Carrier announces the launch of five weekly flights to Mumbai and increases frequency to Delhi from October Dubai, UAE, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Mumbai, bringing the total number of destinations served by the carrier in India to seven, with 25 flights a week. In June,… Read the full press release

Wizz Air opens its newest Romanian base in Craiova

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5th BASE IN ROMANIA, 1 BASED AIRBUS A320, 6 ROUTES Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today celebrated the opening of its newest Romanian base in Craiova. The airline is initially deploying one Airbus A320 aircraft to be based at Craiova airport operating 4… Read the full press release

Iberia renovated its meal service offering for Business travellers on flights to Europe and North Africa with Ramón Freixa-designed gourmet meals

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The chef headed a multidisciplinary team with Iberia and its main catering supplier to come up with original, healthy, gourmet meals based on the Mediterranean diet. The new dishes reflect the new Iberia brand value with their Spanish roots and the simplicity that is the hallmark of master chef Ramón Freixa. More complete offerings with… Read the full press release

ASL Aviation Group and Shannon Airport partner to make Shannon become new base for ASL’s Hercules aircraft operations

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Aviation Group has announced a partnership with Shannon Airport which will see Shannon become a new base for ASL’s Hercules aircraft operations. ASL plans to initially base two L-100 aircraft in Shannon, to be used on missions ranging from oil-spill response to humanitarian aid.  The Hercules’ crews and… Read the full press release

Emirates starts its daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Mumbai

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Airline marks first A380 service connecting Dubai and India  DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has commenced its first scheduled Airbus A380 service to India with a daily flight between Dubai and Mumbai. EK500 took off from Dubai International airport at 21:55 hours on 21st July, arriving… Read the full press release

Flybe to introduce twice daily flights from Aberdeen to London City starting October 27th 2014

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has stepped in to secure vital continuity of service for customers using the key Aberdeen to London City route, with twice daily flights starting on Monday, October 27th 2014. Seats are on sale now at www.flybe.com from £49.99 one way including taxes and charges. The news… Read the full press release

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment by J.D. Power in the 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index study

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham®—part of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN)—has been ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment by J.D. Power in the 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Within its segment, Microtel Inn & Suites… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority secures $60 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada

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ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority announced today it has closed a $60 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada. The bonds will bear interest at 3.479% per annum and will mature in 10 years. The bond issue was placed by the SJIAA’s agent CIBC World… Read the full press release

Manchester Airports Group reported another strong performance for the full year ending March 2014

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MANCHESTER, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the owner and operator of the airports of Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth, has reported another strong performance for the full year ending March 2014. Terminal transformation projects continue at London Stansted and East Midlands, while Manchester’s passenger growth sees it retain the… Read the full press release

ME IBIZA, primer hotel de “Leading Hotels of the World”en Ibiza

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Se une así al Gran Meliá Fénix y al Gran Meliá Colón en la alianza que reúne a los mejores hoteles del mundo Inaugurado el pasado mes, será el primer establecimiento de Ibiza, tercero de Baleares y el vigésimo de España, en formar parte de la familia de miembros de The Leading Hotels of the… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport served 9,063,012 passengers in fiscal year 2013-14 ended June 30; 6.8% increase vs. previous fiscal year

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San José, Calif., 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served 9,063,012 departing and arriving passengers in fiscal year 2013-14, which ended June 30, a healthy 6.8 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Passenger activity grew in May and June by 3.1 percent and 8.9 percent year-over-year, respectively, marking 18 consecutive… Read the full press release

CVG: Allegiant Travel Company announced additional service from CVG to Phoenix – Mesa and Ft. Lauderdale and expanded service to Orlando, Punta Gorda, and Tampa Bay/St.Pete

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Phoenix and Ft. Lauderdale Service Begins This Fall Cincinnati, OH, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company announces additional service from CVG to Phoenix – Mesa (AZA) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) and expanded service to Orlando (ORD), Punta Gorda (PDG), and Tampa Bay/St.Pete (PIE). Allegiant launched service from CVG in February with two flights… Read the full press release

easyJet welcomes the deal between Nicarnica Aviation and Elbit Systems related to the AVOID based ash detection technology

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Airline one step closer to putting the technology onboard its aircraft LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has welcomed the deal secured by Nicarnica Aviation and Elbit Systems to incorporate the AVOID based ash detection technology into Elbit Systems EVS solution. Production will start in 2015 and easyJet aims to fit… Read the full press release

easyJet announced the 25th base in its European network and 2nd in Portugal to open in Porto next year

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LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Two A320 aircraft will be stationed at Francisco de Sá Carneiro airport, Porto offering enhanced connections across Europe 80 direct jobs to be created in Porto and surrounding region Two A320 aircraft will be stationed at Francisco de Sá Carneiro airport, Porto offering enhanced connections across Europe 80 direct… Read the full press release

South African Airways advises customers of weather related flight changes on the Johannesburg-Hong Kong route

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JOHANNESBURG, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) advises customers of weather related flight changes on the Johannesburg-Hong Kong route. The following flight cancellations between Johannesburg (JNB) and Hong Kong (HKG) apply for today 17 July 2014 and tomorrow 18 July 2014. Flight cancellation due to aircraft repairs. •         SA287 17July (Thursday) Hong Kong… Read the full press release

South African Airways announced injured passengers from SA286 flight now discharged from hospital

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JOHANNESBURG, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) would like to advise that 18 of the 20 people injured whilst on board SA286 from Johannesburg to Hong Kong have now been discharged from hospital. The two passengers who sustained serious injuries remain in hospital for observation. The rest of the passengers who were injured… Read the full press release

London Gatwick Airport research reveals Brits are slick shoppers and bargain hunters

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LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — New research from London Gatwick Airport reveals the nation’s shopping habits Sold on sales: Almost half (48%) use sales and bargains as an excuse to spend Excuses in numbers: On average, £82.80 is the tipping point to need an excuse to shop Hidden pleasures: Almost a quarter (23%) regularly hide their… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: Emirates Airline to start daily scheduled flights between Budapest and Dubai from autumn this year

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — It was announced a short time ago in Dubai that Emirates Airline will commence daily scheduled flights between Budapest and Dubai from autumn this year. They will start the service with high-capacity wide-body Airbus A 330s from the very beginning. No doubt this is the biggest announcement this year… Read the full press release

Air France awarded two of the highest distinctions in recognition of the high quality of its La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle during Skytrax’s World Airline Awards

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PARIS, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France has been awarded two of the highest distinctions in recognition of the high quality of its La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The lounge has been deemed the best first-class lounge in this world. The lounge’s restaurant – featuring a menu designed by chef Alain Ducasse –… Read the full press release

Viator.com announced the addition of new shore excursions in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Skagway – Alaska

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New Experiences like Dogsledding, Glacier Walks and Seaplane and Helicopter Tours Let Visitors Chill Out During a Summer Cruise to Alaska San Francisco, CA, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Viator, the leading resource for researching and booking tours and activities worldwide, today announced the addition of new shore excursions in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Skagway –… Read the full press release

PATA and Cambodia‘s Ministry of Tourism announced the launch of The International Conference on Community Development Through Tourism (ICCDT)

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BANGKOK, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia are pleased to announce the launch of The International Conference on Community Development Through Tourism (ICCDT), held in conjunction with PATA Travel Mart 2014 (PTM2014) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  ICCDT will be held from September 16 – 17 at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra…. Read the full press release

Passenger who was resuscitated at a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport last summer finally met the people who helped save him

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CHICAGO, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, a man who was resuscitated at a security checkpoint at O’Hare International Airport last summer finally met the group of people who helped save him. While Wade Anderson and his wife, Dianne, were preparing to go through a Transportation Security Administration(TSA) checkpoint in Terminal 1 on July 9, 2013, he became… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Boeing finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs at the Farnborough Air Show 2014

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Order finalised for 50 777-9Xs and purchase rights for an additional 50 aircraft FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Boeing have finalised an order for 50 777-9Xs. The 777X order was first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow and was part of the largest product launch in commercial… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways recognised in three of the top awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards

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Qatar Airways wins World’s Best Business Class for the third time Qatar Airways has been named Best Middle East Airline for the eighth time Farnborough, UK, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been recognised in three of the top awards at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, including winning World’s Best Business Class for… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways CEO His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joins David Cameron and Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders at the official opening of the Farnborough Air Show 2014

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker joins dignitaries in opening one of the most popular air shows in the world Qatar Airways displays three aircraft at the Show – the A350 (Global Launch Customer), A320 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Farnborough, United Kingdom, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr…. Read the full press release

Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries, Inc. signed firm purchase agreement for one Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliner

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Horizon Air cements its standing as largest operator of Q400 turboprops worldwide with 52 aircraft Brings firm orders of Q400 aircraft sold to 499 Bombardier performing heavy maintenance for Horizon’s fleet at its Tucson, Arizona facility Toronto, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Seattle-based Horizon Air Industries, Inc. has signed a firm… Read the full press release

Bombardier Aerospace: Thai carrier Nok Air converted two of four previously acquired Q400 NextGen aircraft purchase rights to firm orders

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Brings the total number of Q400 turboprop airliners sold to 501 TORONTO, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Thai carrier Nok Air has converted two of four previously acquiredQ400 NextGen aircraft purchase rights to firm orders. The purchase rights were acquired under a contract announced on November 19, 2013 that also included two… Read the full press release

Bombardier Aerospace announced existing customer placed additional conditional order for 7 firm CS300 airliners as well as purchase rights for 6 additional CS300 aircraft

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Incremental order includes seven firm aircraft and purchase rights on six additional CS300jetliners Montréal, 2014-7-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that an existing customer, which has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has placed an additional conditional order for seven firm CS300 airliners as well as purchase rights for six additional CS300 aircraft. Based on the… Read the full press release