Category Archives: Business

Enterprise Holdings to acquire an innovative managed-travel technology platform Deem

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ST. LOUIS, Country, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today (Jan. 17, 2019) announced its intent to acquire San Francisco-based Deem – an innovative managed-travel technology platform that includes Deem Work Fource and Deem Ground Work, a suite of online booking and travel technology products for business travelers, travel managers, travel-management companies and suppliers. More than 50,000 corporate customers and the… Read the full press release

The UK Civil Aviation Authority welcomes Rachel Gardner-Poole as the new Head of its General Aviation Unit

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has appointed Rachel Gardner-Poole as the new Head of its General Aviation Unit. She will take up the post later this year following the departure of current head Tony Rapson after more than five years. Rachel brings a wealth of aviation experience… Read the full press release

The 16th edition of Brussels Airport Marathon & Half Marathon to support the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity

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Brussels, Belgium, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The international running event in the heart of Europe returns to its traditional date in the first weekend of October. The start and the finishing line however will again be located in the majestic Jubelpark/Parc du Cinquantenaire. This year too, the event will be supporting the Demoucelle Parkinson… Read the full press release

Florida unveils new rejuvenating programs and activities in 2019

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Wellness Experiences Across the Sunshine State Inspire Personal Health Renewal TALLAHASSEE, Fla., 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Turning the calendar on a new year often stirs the desire for a “new you:” travel more, be more mindful, invest in memorable experiences, make this year the best one yet. Luckily, the sunshine state is here to… Read the full press release

ACI World welcomes the Indian government’s move to pursue further private investment in airport development

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Investment will help India address growing air services capacity crunch Mumbai, India, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) World today said the Indian government’s move to pursue further private investment in airport development will better enable the country to respond to the growing demand for air services. The key context for discussion… Read the full press release

Hilton Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of eight-story, 430-room Hilton Guangzhou Science City

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The property features the region’s largest meeting spaces with convenient access to local transportation and international event venues GUANGZHOU, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) flagship brand, today (January 16, 2019) announced the opening of Hilton Guangzhou Science City. The eight-story, 430-room full-service hotel is just minutes… Read the full press release

Lovelle Anderson-Campbell at Hilton Nottingham awarded the Rising Star: Front of House Award at the Nottinghamshire Hospitality STARS Awards 2018

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Presented by Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards 2018 NOTTINGHAM, England, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Lovelle Anderson-Campbell at Hilton Nottingham has recently been awarded the Rising Star: Front of House Award as part of the Nottinghamshire Hospitality STARS Awards 2018. This prestigious award celebrates the achievements of Nottinghamshire’s thriving tourism and hospitality sector, and is organised by Visit… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation appoints Andrew Williamson as its new Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has recently welcomed experienced finance executive Andrew Williamson as its new Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. In his role, Andrew will be responsible for financial performance management, strategic planning, capital funding, risk management and information technology.  He will also be a member… Read the full press release

Eastern Airways increases service between Newcastle and Aberdeen to four flights a day

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Kirmington, England, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways, a franchise partner of Flybe, is increasing its Newcastle to Aberdeen service up to four flights a day, helping improve links between the north-east of England and the oil capital. From Monday, 21 January 2019, passengers travelling to Aberdeen from Newcastle Monday to Thursday will have… Read the full press release

Emirates wins multiple recognitions at the 2018 Business Traveller Africa Awards

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Superior product and service offerings steer the airline to multiple awards and the biggest winner status JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrated a hat trick win at the 2018 Business Traveller Africa Awards. Emirates received awards for Best Business Class – for the second consecutive year,… Read the full press release

Experience the exquisite fine dining and exceptional service of the Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara in Zambia via The Royal Livingstone Express

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Inspiring modern travellers with an authentic experience of vintage travel, The Royal Livingstone Express steam locomotive combines the exquisite fine dining and exceptional service of the Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara in Zambia with the elegance of Victorian times.  Reliving the nostalgic journey of the sophisticated 20’s era,… Read the full press release

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a specially crafted feast from Head Chef Tony Truong at Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

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London at Ten Trinity Square, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — From February 1 to 16, 2019, Mei Ume at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square will welcome the Chinese New Year with a specially crafted feast from Head Chef Tony Truong. To celebrate the Year of the Pig, the restaurant will be adorned with traditional red… Read the full press release

Chef Akira Back to open a new contemporary Japanese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

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Seoul, Korea, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is set to open a new contemporary Japanese restaurant, Akira Back, this March. Akira Back at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul will be a stylish 12th floor destination that will take diners on an unforgettable culinary journey showcasing celebrity chef Akira Back’s award-winning modern Japanese fare with… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora the only property in French Polynesia named to Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Hotels

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Private island resort is the only one in French Polynesia named to exclusive list Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has been named one of Elite Traveler’s Top 100 Hotels. As the only property in French Polynesia named to the exclusive list, the Resort is recognised as the best in… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the appointment of Jason Simpson as vice president of engineering

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced Jason Simpson has joined the company as vice president of engineering. In this role, Simpson will lead the company’s corporate IT organization to support its ongoing business functions, including corporate operations, global sales, franchise… Read the full press release

Alpenglow Expeditions offers 20% midweek discount on its Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows lift-accessed backcountry tours

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Tours access coveted terrain beyond the closed boundaries of Squaw Valley and north of Alpine Meadows Olympic Valley, Calif., 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following more than four feet of new snow, Alpenglow Expeditions will offer a 20% midweek discount on its Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows lift-accessed backcountry tours. These tours, which access the National… Read the full press release

Brand USA to inspire international travelers to visit the USA with warm and welcoming stories of American culture via United Stories

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Mobile content creation lab spotlights first-person perspectives of American culture via locals, influencers, and travelers alike DENVER, COLORADO, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (JANUARY 15, 2019), Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, launched United Stories. United Stories is a mobile content creation lab that will travel the United States capturing warm… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announces new route connecting Tirana, Albania with Memmingen, Germany

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline today (JAN 16, 2019) announced a new route connecting Tirana, Albania with Memmingen, Germany. Commencing on 1 September 2019, the newest WIZZ service will be operated with two weekly frequencies, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Seats on the route are already on sale… Read the full press release

Emirates and flydubai expands codeshare agreement

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Expanded global connectivity for travellers since start of partnership 14 months ago Exciting new destinations added and more to come Better and quicker connections One loyalty programme Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The strategic partnership between Dubai’s two airlines, Emirates and flydubai, continues to open up the world for travellers since its launch 14 months ago, and… Read the full press release

dnata opens a new, state-of-the-art catering facility in the capital of Australia, Canberra

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New, state-of-the-art catering facility in Canberra creates capacity for further growth in Australia Canberra, Australia, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to enhance its global catering operations, today (17 January 2019) opening a new, state-of-the-art catering facility in the capital of Australia, Canberra. Representing an investment… Read the full press release

GTA dnata certified by IATA’s CEIV Pharma for its pharma handling processes and facilities in Toronto

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Accreditation demonstrates GTA dnata’s capability to move pharma products under strictest standards   Toronto, Canada, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — GTA dnata, dnata’s joint-venture company in Canada, has been certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) for its pharma handling processes and facilities in Toronto.  GTA dnata is the first ground services provider to be… Read the full press release

Ryanair is the first airline to land at the new Región de Murcia International Airport

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DUBLIN, Ireland, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, today (15 Jan) became the first airline to land at the new Región de Murcia International Airport, which was officially opened by his Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain. Ryanair’s new daily service from East Midlands airport was the inaugural arrival to Murcia… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines announces release of an updated version of its mobile app

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance, is offering its passengers an opportunity to appreciate the convenience of an updated version of its mobile app — all the necessary information about your upcoming flight is now available on the flight card on the first screen. In addition, the app now includes airport maps, the possibility to scan documents and other… Read the full press release

AAAE’s Airport Innovation Accelerator launches a centralized repository of creative aviation projects

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Alexandria, VA, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Innovation Accelerator – established by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) as a hub for innovation across the aviation community – is pleased to announce the launch of the Airport Innovation Index, a centralized repository of creative aviation projects. The Airport Innovation Index compiles unique… Read the full press release

Aberdeen International Airport welcomes KLM’s increased number of flights to Amsterdam

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Aberdeen, UK, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — From May, KLM will operate an additional daily flight to Amsterdam Schiphol, increasing the number of flights to Amsterdam to five a day. This will be effective during the months of May, June, September and October. As a result of the extra frequency, an additional 20,000 seats are… Read the full press release

Tourism Authority of Thailand announces the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver until 30 April

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The period Thailand celebrates Chinese New Year in February and Thai New Year (Songkran) in April. Bangkok, Thailand, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the Royal Thai Government has approved the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries until 30 April…. Read the full press release

Regent Seven Seas Cruises orders another stunning cruise ship from Italy’s Fincantieri S.p.A.

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MIAMI, FL, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the leading luxury ocean cruise line, today (Jan. 15, 2019) announced an order with Italy’sFincantieri S.p.A. to build another stunning cruise ship that will continue to set the standard for defining elegance at sea. With delivery scheduled in late 2023, the new vessel will be a… Read the full press release

Wyndham Destinations joins Forbes magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity list

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Company joins prestigious list of Top 500 companies in its first year ORLANDO, Fla., 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world’s largest vacation ownership and exchange company, was named to Forbes magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity list. Forbes, in partnership with Statista, today (Jan. 16, 2019) released its second annual list of America’s Best Employers… Read the full press release

Boeing announces new order of 737 MAX and 777-300ER jets from United Airlines

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SEATTLE, WA, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and United Airlines [NASDAQ:UAL] announced the carrier ordered 24 additional 737 MAX jets and four more 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes last year. The $4.5 billion order, according to list prices, was booked as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. The Chicago-based airline has steadily placed… Read the full press release

Hamburg Airport welcomes SUN-AIR’s inaugural flight to Friedrichshafen

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SUN-AIR celebrated inaugural flight for daily service to Friedrichshafen Hamburg, Germany, 2019-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Just 80 minutes to Lake Constance: the Danish regional airline, SUN-AIR, returned to Hamburg Airport this week with two daily flights to Friedrichshafen. SUN-AIR has been active in regional air transport for 40 years, and has been a… Read the full press release