Category Archives: Travelers

IHG® Rewards Club introduces new top membership level, Spire Elite; celebrates launch with travel photographer Steve McCurry

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Steve McCurry has captured a series of photographs for IHG® Rewards Club to celebrate the launch of its new top membership level Spire Elite, introduced to recognise and reward its most loyal members Denham, UK, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group IHG® today announces the name of IHG® Rewards Club’s new top membership level,… Read the full news article

IHG appoints comedian Rob Riggle as the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s very first Creative Director and Breakfast Excellence Honcho

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Kicks off New Role by Launching Contest to Name Hotel Brand’sSuper Smart Pancake Machine ATLANTA, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces a massive leap in the field of breakfast superiority with the hiring of actor/comedian Rob Riggle as the Holiday Inn Express® brand’s very… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Grandhotel Petersberg in Bonn-Königswinter to undergo complete modernisation in 2016

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BONN, Germany, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Grandhotel Petersberg in Bonn-Königswinter is a building steeped in history which has formed part of the Steigenberger Hotel Group portfolio for 25 years. It has now been scheduled for modernisation and will remain open for business whilst renovation works take place. The Federal Government, which also… Read the full news article

St Helier Polish Cultural & Food Festival, Fri 10th – Sun 12th July, in Weighbridge

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JERSEY, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Polish Festival gets our Summer of Festivals off to a tasty and colourful start. There is going to be traditional Polish food to enjoy, and the variety of live music which includes a folk band ‘Kapela Zbooynitsy z Podchala’ from Poland who will play live folk highlander’s… Read the full news article

Co-operative Travelmaker shortlisted for ‘High Street Store of The Year’ at the 2015 Travel Trade Gazette awards

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JERSEY, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Co-operative Travelmaker has been shortlisted for ‘High Street Store of The Year’ at the 2015 Travel Trade Gazette awards – the most anticipated night in the travel trade’s calendar. The shortlisting puts Travelmaker among a select group of top travel agencies in Great Britain. ‘Being on the shortlist… Read the full news article

Club Carlson launches Online Bonanza promotion; offers members the opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points® per night

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS AND SINGAPORE, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today launched the Online Bonanza promotion, offering members the exclusive opportunity to earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points® per night. Now through September 27, 2015, registered Club Carlson members can earn 2,000 bonus Gold Points per… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises opens reservations for its World Cruise 2017, an exclusive 116-day ocean voyage from San Francisco to Monte Carlo aboard Silver Whisper

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Discover ancient wonders and modern marvels Reservations open today MONACO, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is now accepting reservations for its World Cruise 2017, an exclusive 116-day ocean voyage from San Francisco to Monte Carlo aboard Silver Whisper. This extraordinary travel adventure will encompass 62 unique destinations in 25 countries, with numerous late-night… Read the full news article

The San Antonio Missions officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Remember the Alamo! 23rd Site for the U.S. and First for Texas SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The wait is finally over: The San Antonio Missions have officially been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on July 5th at the annual UNESCO World Heritage committee meeting in… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since joining the Jobs Mission coalition in 2012

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ST. LOUIS, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced it has hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since joining the ranks of the 100,000 Jobs Mission coalition in 2012. The 100,000 Jobs Mission brings together private companies that recognize the tremendous value military veterans bring to the workplace and are committed to helping former… Read the full news article

Marriott Executive Apartments opens its sixth property in China, TEDA, Tianjin

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The 114-Unit Apartment to Mark the Brand’s Sixth Property in China Tianjin, China, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — TEDA, Tianjin – Marriott Executive Apartments recently opened its doors to both business and family travelers with 114 studio, one, two and three-bedroom, fully serviced apartments supported by around-the-clock staff. It is the sixth Marriott Executive… Read the full news article

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes luxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden to the collection

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Introducing Gewandhaus Dresden Following Its Extensive Refurbishment  Dresden, Germany, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of hotels recognised for celebrating individuality, has announced that luxurious boutique property Gewandhaus Dresden has joined the collection and is the second Autograph Hotel in Germany alongside Hotel am Steinplatz, Berlin. Having reopened… Read the full news article

JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa to debut in Fall 2015

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Architect Jim Olson Draws Inspiration From Local Culture To Design Brand’s Newest Resort Property. Los Cabos, Mexico, 2015-7-10 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the distinctive sophisticated brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), announces the debut of JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Fall 2015.  The 299-room luxury beachfront… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. opens its first flagship brand in the holy city, the Makkah Marriott Hotel

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Pilgrims to benefit from Marriott Hotels’ futuristic comforts for a more rewarding Hajj and Umrah Experience Makkah, KSA, 2015-7-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) has announced the opening of the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the company’s first flagship brand in the holy city. The arabesque themed 426-room property sits on the hill top… Read the full news article

easyJet: no industrial action currently planned by our UK cabin crew

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easyJet reassures passengers on summer flight schedule LONDON, 2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet can reassure its passengers that there is no industrial action currently planned by its UK cabin crew and that easyJet is confident it will operate its full summer flight schedule. easyJet values the contribution our cabin crew make to the… Read the full news article

The 2nd edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon will be on Sunday 29 November 2015 in Willemstad on Curacao; new app launched for the marathon

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Sunday 29 November 2015 will see the second edition of the KLM Curacao Marathon take place in Willemstad on Curacao. The event is being organised by the Run in the Sun foundation and KLM Nederland will be the title sponsor of the event. Today the new KLM Curaçao Marathon-app will be launched and provides all… Read the full news article

IATA will host the first World Maintenance Symposium (WMS) on 23-24 September in Miami, Florida

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Montreal,  2015-7-8 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the first World Maintenance Symposium (WMS) on 23-24 September in Miami, Florida. The cost of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) was $62.1 billion in 2014 and is expected to grow to $90 billion by 2024*. The WMS will enable aviation… Read the full news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article