Category Archives: Travelers

Pacific Asia Travel Association and Japan Association of Travel Agents to work together to benefit both sets of members

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-04-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) have agreed to work together to benefit both sets of members. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in April, will focus efforts on implementing joint activities related to tourism. The MoU shows the membership commitment by both associations to… Read the full press release

Luzius Wirth to succeed Erich Bodenmann as EVP Group Services at Swissport International

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo services to the aviation industry, today announced that Erich Bodenmann, Executive Vice President (EVP) Group Services, will retire and leave the company by the end of April. Luzius Wirth will take over responsibility for Group Services from Erich Bodenmann… Read the full press release

Classic Vacations expands hotels selection to Travel Advisors through the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN)

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San Jose, CA, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations, a leading provider of luxury wholesale travel, announced today the addition of an expanded selection of hotels now available to Travel Advisors through the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN). In addition to Classic Vacations’ current inventory of luxury hotels, the travel wholesaler will also provide Travel… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association applauds Australian Cabinet’s decision on Sydney’s second airport

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Bangkok, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) wholeheartedly applauds the Australian Cabinet’s announcement on April 15, 2014 of Badgerys Creek as the selected site for a second new airport to the west of Sydney. “After decades of myopic dialogue and dubious debate, the decision to move forward with a second city airport… Read the full press release

The European Aviation Safety Agency to simplify and improve General Aviation (GA) regulations

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Cologne, Germany, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Decision on the 1st April to accompany the recently published regulation on new and more accessible instrument ratings (IRs) focused on General Aviation (GA) pilots. This is part of the Agency’s on-going work to simplify and improve GA regulations. This decision… Read the full press release

Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomes Michelin-starred guest chef Thierry Marx

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Hong Kong, 2014-04-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From 7 to 10 May, Vida Rica Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Macau welcomes Michelin-starred guest chef Thierry Marx to showcase the very best of his creative and modern French cuisine. Known for his acclaimed restaurants, Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx and Caméliaat Mandarin Oriental, Paris, Thierry Marx marries French tradition and Asian influences with inspirations… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company reveals its secrets to exceptional customer service through The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center

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Chevy Chase, Md., 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Employers in all industries are looking for new and creative ways to provide exceptional customer service, improve patient experience, boost employee engagement, inspire leadership, and create sustainable culture transformation. Since The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center opened its doors in 1999, organizations from diverse industries—such as Healthcare, Automotive, Finance, Transportation, Legal, Energy,… Read the full press release

Marriott Rewards members’ account information now available via the new Google Wallet app

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Rewards members can now access their account information and receive exclusive offers via the new Google Wallet app. Google Wallet, available for Android and iPhone devices, allows users to save all their loyalty program information and offers in one place, as well as easily send money to… Read the full press release

Marriott, British Airways and Institute of Travel and Meetings held travel industry forum in London to discuss global social and environmental trends

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LONDON, 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International joined with British Airways and the Institute of Travel and Meetings to host a dedicated travel industry forum to discuss global social and environmental trends on 4 April.    The event, at the St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel was attended by more than 120 corporate travel buyers and… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association announced the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act garnered 150 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives

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Washington, D.C., 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced that the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act, H.R. 1354, has garnered 150 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, roughly split between the two parties. The announcement came on the heels of new research showing that the Visa Waiver Program (VWP),… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car recognized as one of The 120 “Most Trusted Brands” by Entrepreneur magazine

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ST. LOUIS, 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car was recently recognized as one of The 120 “Most Trusted Brands” by Entrepreneur magazine – the only car rental brand to rank in the top 50 on the list. The list is based on a survey of more than 5,000 Entrepreneur readers conducted to determine the companies that most effectively earned their loyalty… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces its list of fantastic hotel deals in Madrid to celebrate the San Isidro Festival

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Singapore, 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering a list of fantastic hotel deals in Madrid to celebrate the San Isidro Festival, one of Spain’s most venerated holidays. Celebrated on 15 May, the festival honors the patron saint of Madrid, Isidore… Read the full press release

Travelport and Deutsche Bahn to bring easy rail booking to travel agents in Russia

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-04-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, and Deutsche Bahn (DB), one of the world’s leading rail passenger and logistics companies, today announce an initiative to bring easy rail booking to travel agents in Russia. Through Travelport’s rail booking tool, RailMaster, Deutsche Bahn’s… Read the full press release

Paul Allen of Microsoft and John Paul DeJoria to hunt multi-million year old dinosaur fossils at Peace Country, Alberta

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Alberta, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of the Paul Mitchell line of hair products and the Patron spirits company, will be heading to the Peace Country, Alberta this August to get their hands dirty hunting multi-million year old dinosaur fossils. Allen and DeJoria will join a… Read the full press release

Boston Logan International Airport expects increased passenger travel in April as schools in New England close for vacation

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WITH LOTS OF CHOICES, MASSPORT URGES TRAVELERS TO CONSIDER HOV ALTERNATIVES LIKE LOGAN EXPRESS AND … BOSTON, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Increased passenger travel is expected at Boston Logan International Airport during April as schools in New England close for vacation resulting in demand for airport parking that is expected to exceed the number… Read the full press release

Eurostar expects over 130,000 passengers to travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend

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London, UK, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year as over 130,000 passengers are expected to travel over the Easter bank holiday weekend, 15% more than travelled over the Easter weekend in 2013*. Over 60,000 Brits will take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy a… Read the full press release

Eurostar to open brand new ticket office in St Pancras International station as part of wider programme of station improvements

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Convenient new location improves accessibility First phase of wider programme of station improvements On the spot traveller upgrades help celebrate 20 years of Eurostar operations London, UK, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar today unveiled the first phase of a brand new ticket office in St Pancras International station, as part of an extensive programme of… Read the full press release

Aeroflot took delivery of new A320 named after the Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov

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Moscow, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has taken delivery of a new A320 from the manufacturer’s factory in Toulouse. The aircraft has been named in honour of the Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, twice awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union medal. The aircraft is equipped with new aerodynamic Sharklets wing-tips that improve aerodynamics and reduce fuel consumption… Read the full press release

Jersey Heritage to open doors of its historic self-catering and coastal tower accommodation located around the Island on Sunday 27 April 2014

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Jersey, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — From 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday 27 April 2014, Jersey Heritage will be opening the doors of its historic self-catering and coastal tower accommodation located around the Island. The Jersey Heritage Lets Open Day invites the public to visit and explore a host of unique landmarks which are available to… Read the full press release

Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa team and Headway Jersey charity to take on four-day challenge through France to Jersey

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Jersey, 2014-04-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A team from the five-star Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa and local brain injury charity, Headway Jersey, are set to take on a gruelling four-day challenge. Starting Wednesday 6th August, the team will cycle through France, row from France to Jersey arriving Saturday 9th August. The team is comprised… Read the full press release

Accor: John Ozinga appointed COO of HotelInvest

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Paris, France, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — John Ozinga joins Accor as COO of HotelInvest. He will be a member of the Group’s Executive Committee and his appointment will be effective as of June 18th, 2014. Reacting to this appointment, Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor declared: “I am very happy that John has agreed… Read the full press release

Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi awarded Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives at World Luxury Spa Awards 2014

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Maldives, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Coco Collection is honored that Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi is among the winners of the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards 2014. The award of Best Luxury Destination Spa in Maldives is the latest achievement in an impressive list of awards for Coco Spa at Coco Bodu Hithi…. Read the full press release

Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE to hold a speech at The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel on May 22 2014 presented by Jersey Sporting & Dining Club

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Jersey, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — “My admiration for Ranulph Fiennes is unbounded and thank God he exists. The world would be a far duller place without him” HRH Prince Charles. Tim Cook, Island Director for Lloyds Bank event sponsor, said: We are delighted to be supporting what will be a fascinating evening with world… Read the full press release

RCI added Vistacay Seogwipo and Vistacay Cheonjiyeon to its network of exchange options in South Korea

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SINGAPORE, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI®, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), has added to its network of exchange options in South Korea through its latest affiliation with Vistacay Hotel Group. Through this affiliation, RCI members seeking to travel to the world renowned… Read the full press release

IHG to operate the first internationally branded hotel in Stavropol, Russia – Holiday Inn® Stavropol

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Stavropol, Russia, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the signing of Holiday Inn® Stavropol – the first internationally branded hotel in the city.  IHG will manage the hotel on behalf of new owner Metropolia 26 LLC. Set to open in 2017, the 242-room newly… Read the full press release

IHG’s owner partner Dominvs Group begins construction on Holiday Inn® Manchester – City Centre

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Manchester, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies continues to build momentum in the UK with the world’s most recognised hotel brand – Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts.  Today IHG’s owner partner Dominvs Group begins construction on Holiday Inn® Manchester – City Centre.  Dominvs Group has also… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 201-room Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo hotel in Ontario following $12 million renovation

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Upscale hotel has undergone $12 million renovation KITCHENER-WATERLOO, 2014-04-15 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] announces the opening of the 201-room Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo hotel in Ontario, following a significant renovation funded by the owner, Vista Hospitality Group. Located at 105 King Street East, the hotel features eight suites, including… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: British low cost carrier Jet2.com to re-launch its flight to Hungarian capital

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BUDAPEST, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ —  The direct aerial connection between Leeds in Central England and Budapest has been restored today. British low cost carrier Jet2.com, based at Leeds-Bradford Airport, decided to re-launch its flight to the Hungarian capital on the back of substantial passenger demand. Jet2.com’s Boeing 737 type aircraft touched down at… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport: Israeli low cost carrier UP to fly 11-12 times per week between Tel Aviv and Budapest

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BUDAPEST, 2014-04-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport was the scene of yet another flight opening ceremony this morning as the Tel Aviv flight operated by the new Israeli low cost carrier UP arrived for the first time. Similarly to numerous other large airlines, El Al has established its own low cost carrier, which will… Read the full press release

Jet Airways moves international operations to terminal T2 at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

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International operations move into T2 from today Jet Airways will be one of the largest carrier’s operating out of MIAL’s new T2 with over 20 international flights daily Enhanced customer services with more check-in and emigration counters at T2 to deliver superior guest comfort and convenience 90% passengers can be served by aerobridges MUMBAI,  2014-04-14… Read the full press release