Category Archives: Travelers

Iberia Group to offer about 1,550,000 seats between Spain and Germany this year

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Hamburg becomes 7th German destination. Additional flights from Madrid to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. MADRID, 2015-3-20 — /Travel PR News/ — As of 29 March, Iberia Group airlines will strengthen flight operations to Germany, adding Hamburg to the existing six German destinations with four flights per week, while also increasing frequencies from Madrid to Berlin, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. Iberia Express will operate Madrid-Berlin 14… Read the full news article

More air travellers are going paperless at London City Airport

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LONDON, 2015-3-20 — /Travel PR News/ — More air travellers are going paperless, according to London City Airport (LCY), making better use of technology to speed up their journey. The number of passengers downloading their boarding pass to their mobile phone has increased by seven percentage points in twelve months – from 14% to 21%…. Read the full news article

Kenya Airways to reduce its flight frequencies to Dar-es-Salaam from 42 to 14 per week

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Nairobi, 2015-3-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways wishes to notify its customers that it has reduced its flight frequencies to Dar-es- Salaam from 42 to 14 per week and will now fly only twice daily to Dar –es-Salaam from March 19th 2015. This is as a result of a communication from the Tanzania Civil… Read the full news article

Emirates celebrates the opening of its 37th dedicated lounge at Los Angeles International Airport

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DUBAI, UA.E., 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, today celebrated the opening of its 37th dedicated lounge for First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Emirates Skywards, the airline’s frequent flyer program, at Los Angeles International Airport. The Emirates Lounge at… Read the full news article

Emirates launches its Apple Watch app

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First airline in the Middle East and African region to offer an app for the Apple Watch DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, announced today the launch of its Apple Watch app. When the Apple Watch becomes available on 24 April, Emirates’ customers from around the… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines marks its 30th year at Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Thirty years ago today, Southwest Airlines began service at Midway International Airport. Southwest’s operation in Chicago began with 40 employees and seven daily flights to St. Louis. Today, Midway is the carrier’s largest operation with more than 4,200 local employees and an average of 250 daily nonstop departures to nearly… Read the full news article

#IWANTTOGOWHERE, the new image promotion campaign by S7 Airlines

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, launches the image promotion campaign #IWANTTOGOWHERE, starting from March 16, 2015. Travelling all over the world became an integral part of our lives. We go on business trips, fly to visit our friends, go on vacations using familiar… Read the full news article

Raffles Hotels & Resorts opened Raffles Jakarta at the heart of Jakarta’s golden triangle, 25% off for guests staying from 16 March 2015 – 30 June 2015

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Raffles Hotels & Resorts strengthens its Asian portfolio with the opening of Raffles Jakarta JAKARTA, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening on Monday 16 March 2015, Raffles Jakarta will stand as a beacon above the thriving commercial hub of Kuningan. The hotel is exclusively linked to the new Ciputra Artpreneur Centre, a landmark development… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels to establish new-build, next-generation Vibe hotel in North Sydney

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Vibe Hotel North Sydney – the next hub of inspiration and connection, due to arrive in 2017. New South Wales, Australia, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE (Toga Far East) Hotels is completing a management agreement to establish a new-build, next-generation Vibe hotel as part of Cromwell Property Group’s redevelopment of Northpoint Tower, addressing demand… Read the full news article

Coalition of aviation groups calls on the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-3-19 — /Travel PR News/ — A coalition of aviation groups, including the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)/U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), have written leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role that contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars, and made… Read the full news article

VisitBritain: 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

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26 November 2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of one of the most enchanting works of literature: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, famously first outlined his story to the ten-year-old Alice Liddell – the inspiration for the tale – as… Read the full news article

The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA): UK’s most popular, iconic attractions report 6.5% increase of the visitors in 2014 vs 2013 figures

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UK VISITORS ATTRACTIONS SEE 6.5% INCREASE IN VISITOR NUMBERS IN 2014 – London sees 7.11% increase – LONDON, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) announced its members’ visitor figures for 2014 today (Monday, March 16, 2015), which saw an average increase of 6.5% on 2013 visitor numbers. Scottish attractions… Read the full news article

The Rezidor Hotel Group’s Annual Report 2014 and Sustainability Report 2014 (downloads)

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Brussels, Belgium, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, has published its Annual Report 2014 and Sustainability Report 2014. The publications can be downloaded here:   Annual Report 2014 Sustainability Report 2014   For further information please contact: Christiane Reiter, Senior Director Corporate Communication, Christiane.Reiter@rezidor.com Inge… Read the full news article

Wyndham Vacation Rentals: TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort will again host the 32nd Annual Helen Drake Invitational tennis tournament, April 15-19, 2015

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TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort welcomes Helen Drake Invitational for 32nd consecutive year  Miramar Beach, Fla., 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professional manager of vacation rentals and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort, a ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals managed… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation to convert Tbilisi national heritage monument into a Hyatt Regency hotel

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Plans in place to convert a Tbilisi national heritage monument into a Hyatt Regency hotel CHICAGO, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Rustaveli Property Ltd for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, which is expected to open in… Read the full news article

The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) passenger terminal building construction officially launched

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications signs Contract of First Enabling Works for Passenger Terminal Building at Bahrain International Airport The first stage of Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA)  passenger terminal construction has officially launched with the commencement of enabling works on the Airport grounds. This development comes following the… Read the full news article

Fraport AG’s supervisory board to recommend an increased EUR 1.35 per share dividend for fiscal 2014 at the company’s AGM

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AGM to Decide on Dividend Increase of 10 Euro Cents to €1.35 per Share Frankfurt am Main, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — At its regular board meeting on Monday, 16th of March, the Fraport AG supervisory board approved Fraport AG’s annual financial statements for 2014 and the Fraport Group’s annual statements. For the fiscal year… Read the full news article

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport now allows travelers to book parking space before arrival with the launch of new online parking reservation system

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Up to 50 percent discounts available for online booking ATLANTA, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport today introduced an online parking reservation system that allows travelers to reserve a space in selected parking lots before arriving at the world’s busiest airport. The new online reservation program also offers a significant discount to travelers parking… Read the full news article

Indianapolis International Airport: Vacation Express starts new international nonstop flight from IND to Cancun, Mexico

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INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) celebrated its new international nonstop flight from IND this morning with an inaugural flight to Cancun by way of Vacation Express. Vacation Express will operate weekly flights to Cancun through August 2, departing from IND on Sundays and returning on Saturdays. Since early 2014, the… Read the full news article

JSC Aeroflot voted Best Russian Airline for the third year running at Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice awards

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Moscow, 2015-3-18 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has been voted Best Russian Airline for the third year running at the highly influential Condé Nast Traveller Readers Choice awards. The Condé Nast Traveller awards are among the most coveted accolades in the travel industry, with nominees and winners chosen directly by readers of the… Read the full news article

MSC Orchestra reached the shores of New South Wales, Australia receiving a warm welcome from Sydney-siders

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Geneva, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following her Asian maiden calls on her 33-night maiden voyage from Dubai to Fremantle, MSC Orchestra today reached the shores of New South Wales, receiving a warm welcome from Sydney-siders. MSC Orchestra made her first Australian debut in Brisbane on 15 March before sailing into Sydney’s iconic harbour, cruising by… Read the full news article

CVG won Best Concession Management Team category and recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category at the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition

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Wins Best Concession Management Team and Recognized for Best Amenities Hebron, KY, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — At the Airport Revenue News Conference and Exhibition, CVG won the Best Concession Management Team category and was recognized for Best Amenities in the Small Airport Category. Dave Kellerman and Corinne Reynolds comprise our concession management team…. Read the full news article

Travel Alberta: Visitors can follow in the footsteps of world class athletes with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis’ new Learn to be a Biathlete program at The Canmore Nordic Centre

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Alberta, Canada, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Olympic legacy lives on in Alberta and now visitors can follow in the footsteps of world class athletes with Tourism Canmore Kananaskis’ new Learn to be a Biathlete program at The Canmore Nordic Centre. Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport that combines freestyle cross-country skiing (or running… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive addressed more than 150 international guests with keynote speech at the New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference in Doha

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote speech on the importance of art as a pillar of society and connector of people around the globe Insight shared on the intricacies of transporting global masterpieces DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways hosted the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar

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Operations and Network Control Managers from global oneworld partner airlines participated in two-day event held in Doha, Qatar Discussions focused on operational best practices and areas of information integration DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was pleased to host the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar, on March 11 and… Read the full news article

The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme celebrates its 10th anniversary; shortlists 32 young people to take part in the 9-month aviation-related training programme

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HONG KONG, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme (DACP) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with an inaugural ceremony held on 13 March to launch the 2015 activity. A total of 32 young people, shortlisted from more than 500 applicants, will take part in the nine-month aviation-related training programme. The DACP,… Read the full news article

New Zealand Tourism: Record number of superyacht visited New Zealand during the superyacht season April 2014 – March 2015

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New Zealand’s uncrowded waters are fast becoming a home away from home for some of the world’s most exquisite superyachts. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A record 57 superyachts visited New Zealand during the superyacht season (April 2014 – March 2015) – the highest number of superyacht visits since the America’s… Read the full news article

Qantas signs-over its historic 747 aircraft VH-OJA to the Historic Aviation Restoration Society

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MASCOT, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today did a ceremonial sign-over of its historic 747 aircraft VH-OJA to the Historic Aviation Restoration Society, seven days after it touched down in spectacular fashion at Illawarra Regional Airport. Gareth Evans, CEO of Qantas International, together with the Qantas pilots that delivered the aircraft,… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart

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Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart STUTTGART, Germany, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz in the City enables its guests to embrace authentic experiences in a city hotel. Its target group comprises open-minded world explorers, weekend adventurers, foodies and “bizcationers” – modern business travellers and consultants who… Read the full news article

SriLankan Airlines wins Silver award in the Open/private sector category at the HRM Awards 2014

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Colombo, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines once again demonstrated its high level of professionalism in human resource management and development when it won a Silver award in the Open/private sector category at the HRM Awards 2014, held at the Cinnamon Grand, recently. Organized by the Association of Human Resource Professionals (HRP) the HRM Awards,… Read the full news article