Category Archives: Business

IATA moves toward implementing the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems

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Montreal, Canada, 2017-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced key milestones toward implementing the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). Edenred and Multiservice Technology Solutions (MSTS) were selected to implement the IATA EasyPay payment solution for travel agents in more than 100 markets. IATA also announced that Featurespace was selected to… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport recorded 1,075,686 passengers in June 2017; 4.2% increase from June 2016

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Kansas City, 2017-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that 1,075,686 passengers arrived and departed through Kansas City International Airport’s gates in June, a 4.2-percent increase from June 2016. June passenger boardings were up 4.4 percent, with a total of 535,270 boarded. For the year to date,… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport advises passengers to use only airport-approved car parking operators

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Closure of the parking company, unaffiliated to the airport, left many passengers without vehicles Passengers strongly advised to avoid unapproved off-site meet and greet parking firms Gatwick says on-airport parking or approved off-airport operators should always be used London, 2017-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has advised passengers to use only airport-approved car… Read the full press release

Swissport’s operational activities in the Netherlands awarded with the IATA CEIV pharma certification

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — With the increasing flow of Life Science & Healthcare shipments over the past few years, maintaining a stable and secure supply chain requires specific equipment, storage facilities, harmonized handling procedures and above all, strong cooperation among the cool chain partners. Swissport The Netherlands started to develop a dedicated… Read the full press release

British Airways new pre-flight safety video features some of Britain’s best-loved personalities

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British Airways new pre-flight safety video features some of Britain’s best-loved personalities   London, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of top celebrities including Gordon Ramsay, Rob Brydon, Sir Ian McKellen and Thandie Newton make appearances in British Airways’ entertaining new pre-flight safety video, which launches in September. The new film features some of… Read the full press release

British Airways launches new routes from London City Airport to Paris, Prague and Reykjavik in October

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British Airways launches new routes from London City Airport to Paris, Prague and Reykjavik in October   London, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October. The new services to the three popular cities will mean… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases frequency between Doha and Moscow to 21 flights per week

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Additional summer frequency to Russian capital brings total daily flights to three Airline celebrates 14 years of award-winning service to Moscow this August DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has added additional flights to its Moscow route, bringing the total frequency to 21 flights per… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways starts service from Doha to Skopje, Macedonia

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VIP guests hosted by award-winning airline and entertained by Macedonian star Jana Burceska DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Alexander The Great Airport, Skopje on 17 July with a press conference and gala dinner at the Marriott Hotel Skopje. The events were hosted by… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo transported the Qatar’s first two shipments of 330 Holstein cows from Europe

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Qatar Airways Cargo transported the Qatar’s first two shipments of 330 Holstein cows from Europe   The cargo carrier has swiftly and safely flown its first two bovine shipments from Europe, launching the country’s newest industry DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo, the cargo division of the State of Qatar’s… Read the full press release

The Garrison Hotel joins the Ascend Hotel Collection

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DOVER, N.H., 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Garrison Hotel, a new boutique property in the city of Dover, N.H., is the latest independent hotel to join the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies. The 66-room upscale boutique hotel was inspired by the rich history of Dover, N.H. and… Read the full press release

SkyTeam introduces new two-stop option for its popular Go Round the World Pass

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SkyTeam introduces two-stop Go Round the World Pass AMSTERDAM, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has introduced a new two-stop option for its popular Go Round the World Pass. Perfect for regular travelers who require multi-destinations itineraries, the two-stop Pass is the most flexible and convenient way to travel. Available from… Read the full press release

IHG opens the largest Holiday Inn Express property in the Americas, the 596-room Holiday Inn Express® Waikiki

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IHG opens the largest Holiday Inn Express property in the Americas, the 596-room Holiday Inn Express® Waikiki   Denham UK, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (18 JULY 2017) announces the opening of the 44-story, 596-room Holiday Inn Express®  Waikiki hotel—the largest Holiday Inn… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre

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Milan, Italy, 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today (07/18/2017) announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre as part of a franchise agreement with the Italian management company DHotels. Located in the urban area of Mestre, the hotel represents a strategic conversion following a complete renovation… Read the full press release

Host Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of A. William (Bill) Stein to its Board of Directors

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BETHESDA, Md., 2017-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST) today (July 18, 2017) announced the appointment of A. William (Bill) Stein to the Company’s Board of Directors.  Mr. Stein has also been appointed to serve on the Audit Committee, effective August 15, 2017.  With the addition of Mr. Stein, the Company’s Board expands to… Read the full press release

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club listed No. 26 among the Top 50 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure

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Nisbet Plantation Beach Club listed No. 26 among the Top 50 Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure   NEVIS, West Indies, 2017-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is honored once again to be named as one of the Top Hotels in the World and Top Resorts in the Caribbean by… Read the full press release

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2018 festival on 30 December 2017

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2018 festival on 30 December 2017   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ —Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2018 is better than ever before with new events, including the family friendly Bairns Afore and a new look ceilidh at the foot of the city’s iconic castle, an extended fireworks display which will rival any other city… Read the full press release

NBAA welcomes five Republican congressmen to its growing, bipartisan chorus of opposition to ATC privatization

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Washington, DC, 2017-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today ( July 18, 2017 ) welcomed the stand recently taken by five Republican congressmen against a proposal to privatize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. The five are among a growing, bipartisan chorus of opposition to ATC privatization among elected… Read the full press release

NBAA at EAA’s AirVenture: will continue mobilizing opposition to privatize the ATC system

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NBAA at EAA’s AirVenture: will continue mobilizing opposition to privatize the ATC system   Washington, DC, 2017-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — NBAA will use its presence at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA’s) AirVenture, in Oshkosh, WI, from July 24-30, to continue mobilizing opposition to legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would privatize… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels International announces the appointment of Maria C. Uy as Vice President, Treasurer

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced that Maria C. Uy has joined the company as Vice President, Treasurer. In this role, Uy will provide strategic insight to the executive team and Board of Directors on financial matters, as well as… Read the full press release

Duetto and Hotel ICON sponsor third annual Revenue Strategy Forum Hong Kong on 11 October

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The smartest minds in hotel revenue management will convene 11 October for the third annual Revenue Strategy Forum (RSF) Hong Kong, to discuss ways hotels can optimize their pricing and distribution in the face of an increasingly dynamic marketplace and new industry challenges. Hotel ICON will host the daylong… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental to allow travelers to book and manage car rental reservations through voice platform on Amazon Echo devices

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Make a car rental reservation, review current reservations and retrieve receipts with the help of the popular voice-activated platform PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today ( July 17, 2017) announced its integration with Amazon Alexa, which will allow travelers to book and manage car rental reservations through the popular voice platform… Read the full press release

Travel Experience Incubator: A new program for startups working on technologies and solutions to improve travel experience

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Travel Experience Incubator: A new program for startups working on technologies and solutions to improve travel experience   Washington, D.C., 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Accenture Interactive, Marriott International, and 1776 , a leading global incubator and network for startups, today (07/17/2017) announced the launch of the Travel Experience Incubator, a new program designed to discover and… Read the full press release

Packages and tickets for Christmas at Gaylord Hotels, presented by FUJIFILM INSTAX® now on sale

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Packages and tickets for Christmas at Gaylord Hotels, presented by FUJIFILM INSTAX® now on sale   NASHVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite the extreme summer temperatures, preparations are well underway at the four Gaylord Hotels resorts for their over-the-top annual Christmas celebration. Officials at the hotel brand announced today (07/14/2017) that packages… Read the full press release

Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Korea in September 2017

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Seoul, South Korea, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today (07/14/2017) announced the signing of Le Meridien Seoul, set to be the first Le Meridien property in Korea. Owned by Cheonwon Ind. Co.,Ltd, the hotel with its distinctive European architecture intertwined with mid-century modern… Read the full press release

Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach to open in July 2017

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Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach to open in July 2017   A Cultural Journey spanning ancients, artisans and free spirits Denham UK, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Bali’s most lively and storied village is welcoming the world’s most neighbourhood-centric brand in July 2017, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. In a village… Read the full press release

IHG announces Hotel Indigo® London – One Leicester Square due to open in late 2017

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IHG announces Hotel Indigo® London – One Leicester Square due to open in late 2017   New signing marks the fourth Hotel Indigo® in London and the 11th in the UK Criterion Capital adds another hotel to its growing Central London portfolio  Denham UK, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), one… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports seeks 75 Customer Happiness Ambassadors at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports Company is holding a two-day recruitment event to find 75 Customer Happiness Ambassadors to work across the terminals at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi Airports Company is holding a two-day recruitment event to find 75 Customer Happiness Ambassadors to work… Read the full press release

Lufthansa adds Frankfurt – San José connection in its summer 2018 flight schedule

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First time the Central American destination is offered Interested guests set their sights on eco-tourism Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Good news for all fans of Central America: Lufthansa will include the Frankfurt – San José connection in their summer 2018 flight schedule. From 29 March 2018, a non-stop Lufthansa flight will… Read the full press release

Fly with Butch O’Hare: Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens a fun, family lounge

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Fly with Butch O’Hare: Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens a fun, family lounge   CHICAGO, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A fun, family lounge has popped-up at Chicago O’Hare International Airport for the summer. The Fly with Butch O’Hare lounge is a gathering place to relax, take selfies, re-charge cell phones and devices, and to learn about… Read the full press release

Ben Shank named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Philadelphia at Comcast Center

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Ben Shank named General Manager of the new Four Seasons Philadelphia at Comcast Center   Toronto, Canada, 2017-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In preparation for the much-anticipated return of Four Seasons to Philadelphia, Ben Shank has been appointed as General Manager of the new Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. The appointment marks an exciting homecoming for Shank, who… Read the full press release