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Qatar Airways is the co-presenting sponsor Of Mosaïcultures Internationales Montréal 2013 (MIM2013) at the Montreal Botanical Gardens

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Five-Star Airline Co-Presenting Sponsor Of 5th Edition Of Major Horticultural Event Qatar Airways People’s Choice Award Gives Visitors The Opportunity To Vote For Their Favourite Piece And A Chance To Win A Trip Of A Lifetime Montreal, CANADA, 2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways officially announced that its relationship with the city of Montréal has further… Read the full press release

Jersey’s leading luxury boutique hotel The Club Hotel & Spa hired Me:Mo Interactive to make digital Alternative Guide To Jersey

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Club Hotel & Spa, Jersey’s leading luxury boutique hotel, has commissioned London based media agency Me:Mo Interactive to make a two part audio download, An Alternative Guide To Jersey, which offers visitors to the island a definitive guide as to what to do during their stay. Hosted by the broadcaster Nat… Read the full press release

Summer 2013 Apres Sun pool parties at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

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Resort’s popular pool parties return for the second year each Tuesday. 2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Each Tuesday until August 27, 2013, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail opens its pool doors to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 pm for “Apres Sun,” a pool party event series with live DJ entertainment, creative cocktails and poolside grill. “Our pool parties return… Read the full press release

The annual outdoor movie screening at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California to begin on July 12, 2013

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Guests are invited to take flight to Neverland this summer with an outdoor presentation of Steven Spielberg’s 1991 fantasy-adventure classic Hook at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, California. The PG-rated family film will be shown on July 12, 2013 as the first of three “Screen on the Green” movie screenings scheduled on the Waterfall Lawn this summer. “The… Read the full press release

Adventure Travel Trade Association’s AdventureWeek kicks off in September with AdventureWeek Chile

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Seattle, 2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — AdventureWeek, a new, intensive familiarization (FAM) concept offered by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) kicks off in September with AdventureWeek Chile, becoming the inaugural adventure tourism destination matchmaking project in the nascent program. For each AdventureWeek, the ATTA partners with a destination to feature the best adventure travel products offered. During each… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport passengers welcomed by giant Hungarian salami advertisement

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The promotion campaign of Pick salami was successfully concluded at Terminal 2 of Budapest Airport after the Vida wines of the Szekszárd region and the products of the Royal Tokaji winery. Hungarian salami – Pick and Herz – was the main focus of the campaign lasting for a month jointly organized by… Read the full press release

Clay County Missouri Sheriff Opens Office at Kansas City Downtown Airport

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Clay County Sheriff’s Deputies will now have a satellite office available to them at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to better serve Clay County residents and businesses. Clay County, Missouri, is one of the major counties that comprise the metropolitan area of Kansas City, Missouri. It is the third most populous… Read the full press release

Immigration registration cards comes into force in Jersey as of 1 July, 2013

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2013-07-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — Islanders who buy or lease a new property, or start work with a new employer will have to apply for a registration card from Monday 1 July when the Control of Housing and Work Law comes into force. The new Law aims to bring in a more effective and efficient system of… Read the full press release

British Airways to start flights from London City Airport to Dusseldorf this autumn

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways is starting services from London City Airport to Dusseldorf, the international business and financial centre of Germany, this autumn. Flights will launch on September 1 with three well timed services a day, making it possible to do a full day’s business in either city. They will be operated by a… Read the full press release

Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism rolled out new wedding website: WeddingsinPalmSprings.com

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Palm Springs, CA, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Palm Springs is one step closer for same-sex couples looking to tie the knot in one of California’s top LGBT destinations. For those ready to celebrate and eager to start planning their big day and honeymoon, the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism has a new website, www.WeddingsinPalmSprings.com,  featuring full-service hotels,… Read the full press release

Brand USA launched consumer multi-channel media campaigns in Brazil and Mexico to promote United States as a premier travel destination

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premier travel destination, launches consumer campaigns in Brazil and Mexico. The fully integrated campaigns (comprised of TV, digital, out-of-home, and print advertising) will showcase the diversity of experiences available in the United States and invite consumers in Brazil and… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways named “Best Domestic Airline” at CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2013 held in Mumbai

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MUMBAI, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, was recently declared the ‘Best Domestic Airline’ at the seventh edition of the CNBC Awaaz Travel Awards 2013. At a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shri Prithviraj Chavan, was the chief guest and Jet Airways was proud to receive this prestigious… Read the full press release

Fort Walton Beach Property Waterscape received 2013 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Waterscape honored as a top performing vacation rental property as reviewed by travelers on the world’s largest travel site Wyndham Vacation Rentals®, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award… Read the full press release

International Drum Festival in Thailand 5-6 July 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — The National Theatre in Bangkok will come alive with the exotic beat, rhythm and tempo of the world’s drums during a two-day International Drum Festival to be hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand between 5-6 July 2013. Visitors, both locals and tourists, will have free admission to the numerous performances and… Read the full press release

Premier Holidays: explore the lesser known spots of the Isles of Scilly, Thailand and Cambodia from £349 per person

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Explore the lesser known spots of the Isles of Scilly, Thailand and Cambodia from £349 per person Dive into Porthcressa Beach, St Mary’s Island from £349 per person Spend four nights at the three-star St Mary’s Hall in Hugh Town on St Mary’s Island, Isles of Scilly, from £349 per person with… Read the full press release

Jersey Live Festival returns to the Royal Jersey Showground this summer

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dinosaur JR confirmed for Jersey Live Main Stage, Dry The River confirmed to headline Folklore Stage + Camo & Krooked replace Zeds Dead on Dance Stage. Jersey Live Festival returns to the Royal Jersey Showground this summer, supported for the 8th year by headline sponsors JT, for its 10th anniversary event. Following… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings study: New Vehicle Purchase Decision Highly Influenced by Rental “Test Drive” Experience

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ST. LOUIS, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Car rental customers try before they buy, according to a new study commissioned by Enterprise Holdings. The study conducted by Polk, the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions, found customers who rent a car from Enterprise Holdings’ brands – Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental – are 55 percent more… Read the full press release

British Airways teams up with Disney UK to support its summer-animated movie “Planes”

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — British Airways has teamed up with Disney UK to support its summer-animated movie “Planes” which is due to hit UK cinemas on August 16, 2013. The promotional campaign starts July 14 and will build even more excitement for the highly anticipated release, which is set to entertain families this summer. British Airways… Read the full press release

Canadian Tourism Commission roadshows provide training and networking opportunities for Brit travel agents

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hit the road, Jack: The UK office of the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has been out and about in English cities, bringing Canada into the offices of travel agents and tour operators. Working alongside Canadian destination partners and suppliers, the roadshows trained, educated and entertained 115 UK agents in Bournemouth and Bristol. The events also acted… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia welcomes Air India’s return to the Australian market after 16 years

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2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy welcomed the decision by Air India to launch direct non stop flights to Sydney and Melbourne – marking a return to the Australian market after 16 years. “Key to unlocking India’s long term tourism potential is improved air access and capacity. Securing direct flights to Australia… Read the full press release

Celebratory Fares are now on sale for British Airways’ First Boeing 787

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Priority Pass Lounge of the Year Awards 2013 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-07-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Al Dhabi Lounge has been voted the best airport lounge in Africa and the Middle East in 2013 by customers of the world’s largest independent airport lounge access programme – Priority Pass. Al Dhabi lounge was… Read the full press release

Raffles Praslin Seychelles newlyweds “tree of love” program celebrates one year

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25 newlyweds planted their “tree of love” at the resort over the past 12 months  From June, couples will receive a photograph of their tree on their first anniversary 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Couples who celebrated their wedding at the romantic Raffles Praslin Seychelles 12 months ago will soon receive a photograph of their “tree of… Read the full press release

Annual Medical Tourism Fam Trip Thailand 13-18 August, 2013

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Bangkok, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — High-end Chinese health and wellness visitors are to be the primary niche-market focus of the annual Medical Tourism Fam Trip to be organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Spa Association between 13-18 August, 2013. More than 80 registrations from all over the world have been received… Read the full press release

The world’s largest hotel company Wyndham Hotel Group opened its first hotel in Ecuador

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GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,380 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today celebrated its continued expansion in Latin America with the addition of the 179-room Wyndham Guayaquil in Ecuador, marking the introduction of the upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand in the South American country. The newly… Read the full press release

Norwegian’s first 787 Dreamliner landed at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Norwegian’s first 787 Dreamliner touched down at Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) on Sunday morning. See pictures from the landing and arrival here. “It’s fantastic that we have taken delivery of ourvery first Dreamliner and that it can finally enter into service,” said Norwegian’s CEO Bjørn Kjos. Director of Flight Operations Norwegian Long Haul,… Read the full press release

India’s premier international airline Jet Airways and HDFC Bank launched India’s first Premium Debit card

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its partnership with HDFC Bank, the country’s second largest private sector bank, by launching India’s first Premium Debit card, the ‘JetPrivilege-HDFC Bank World Debit Card’. The feature-rich debit card will allow users to earn JPMiles on all daily purchases in stores or online, in… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines survey finds Greece, Spain and USA preferred destinations for Austrians

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Greece, Spain and USA preferred destinations Not just about sun and sand: culture main motive for travelling 37% of all Austrians already ‘fly’ abroad on holiday 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Crises may come and go. But Greece remains the destination of choice for Mr and Mrs ‘Average Austrian’. In a survey carried out recently, around one-in-eight… Read the full press release

Finnair to join British Airways and Japan Airlines in their joint business on flights between Europe and Japan

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TOKYO, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first step has been taken to enable Finnair to join British Airways and Japan Airlines (JAL) in their successful joint business on flights between Europe and Japan. The three airlines intend to cooperate commercially by sharing revenue and by coordinating flight schedules and fares in order to offer greater benefits to… Read the full press release

Hristo Shterionov appointed Sofia Airport Executive Director

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2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Hristo Shterionov is the new Executive Director of “Sofia Airport” EAD. On 26 June 2013 (Wednesday), he was appointed by Danaill Papazov, the Minister of Transport, at the position occupied by Veselin Peikov until then. Hristo Shterionov was born on 7 July 1963. In 1986, he completed a full higher education course at Higher Military Air Force School “G. Benkovski “in Dolna Mitropoliya, specializing in Aircraft Maintenance and Exploitation Engineering –… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to sponsor FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013

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Tour Takes Football Stars To Fans In Bangkok And Kuala Lumpur For Friendly Matches Airline To Offer Barça Fans A Chance Win Match Tickets And Meet The Players Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Let the games begin! Qatar Airways has been named the official title sponsor of the FC Barcelona Asia Tour 2013 to be held… Read the full press release