Category Archives: Business

The Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden undergoes extensive renovation and conversion works; scheduled to reopen in 2019

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Symbolic laying of the foundation stone for the new build Luise Wing Main, Germany, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden, the founding hotel of Steigenberger Hotels AG, is currently undergoing extensive renovation and conversion works. Developer Martin Buchli, Baden Baden’s Mayor Margret Mergen, Head Architect Peter W. Kruse and Matthias Heck,… Read the full press release

Star Cruises again recognized as “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line” at the 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia

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Shanghai, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises was voted “Asia’s Leading Cruise Line 2017” at this year’s 24th Annual World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony held in Shanghai, China on 4 June 2017. As Asia’s pioneering cruise line brand, Star Cruises was once again recognized by travel and tourism professionals worldwide as… Read the full press release

Vibe Hotel Canberra Airport supports TEDxSydney 2017 on Friday 16 June

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A chance to join the excitement of one of the largest TEDx events in the world. Canberra, Australia, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Vibe Hotel Canberra invites Canberrans to be a part of TEDxSydney 2017 at one of the Capital’s coolest lifestyle hotels on Friday 16 June. The exclusive and thought provoking TED talks… Read the full press release

Aberdeen Airport and Chef Craig Wilson to provide locally inspired menu for the new Northern Lights executive lounge

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Aberdeen Airport are proud to announce their partnership with local award-winning chef, Craig Wilson of Eat on the Green, Ellon. The partnership will see the famous Kilted Chef team up with the international airport to provide a locally inspired menu for the new Northern Lights executive lounge…. Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts launches dedicated team to deliver hotel management services to Asian owners seeking to invest in hotels in the U.S and Europe

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Interstate Hotels & Resorts launches dedicated team to deliver hotel management services to Asian owners seeking to invest in hotels in the U.S and Europe   ARLINGTON, Va., 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces the launch of the Asia Investment Group, becoming… Read the full press release

TAT to open voting on the People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists 2017 from 26 May to 8 June

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TAT to open voting on the People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists 2017 from 26 May to 8 June   Bangkok, 2017-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will open voting on the People’s Choice Awards Thailand Voted by Chinese Tourists 2017 from 26 May to 8 June via… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation awarded two medical evacuation conversions for Embraer Legacy at its maintenance facility in Basel

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Jet Aviation awarded two medical evacuation conversions for Embraer Legacy at its maintenance facility in Basel   Basel, Switzerland, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation has recently been awarded two medical evacuation (Medevac) conversions at its maintenance facility in Basel. An Embraer Legacy 600 is being converted for a customer in Asia. For a… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® invites guests to enjoy More Rosewood by extending complimentary nights

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the ultra-luxury hotel group, invites guests to enjoy More Rosewood by extending complimentary nights at 17 properties within the esteemed collection.  Available for select dates through the end of the year, More Rosewood affords guests the opportunity to further discover some of Rosewood’s… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® marks Global Wellness Day with specially curated wellness activities and packages

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Hong Kong, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® will celebrate Global Wellness Day this year with specially curated wellness activities and packages at many of the collection’s ultra-luxurious properties. Taking place on June 10, 2017, Global Wellness Day is an annual, international initiative dedicated to living well. This year, 12 Rosewood properties… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed to manage Rosewood Vienna its fifth property in Europe

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HONG KONG, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Central European financial services provider Erste Group Bank AG to manage Rosewood Vienna, which will open in 2021 as the brand’s fifth property in Europe. Housed in an historic 18th century building which was the former headquarters for Erste Group… Read the full press release

Boeing to participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show

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737 MAX 9 scheduled for flying display P-8A Poseidon, V-22, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and 787-10 Dreamliner on static display CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today (June 6, 2017) confirmed that a 737 MAX 9 flight test airplane will participate in the flying display at the Paris Air Show, which… Read the full press release

Jet Airways in collaboration with CAE launches new Commercial Pilot License cadet pilot training programme

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Candidates can apply at www.jetairways.com/careers or www.caeoaa.com/jetairways from today Mumbai, India, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premiere international airline, in collaboration with CAE, a world leader in providing training solutions to commercial airlines, today ( June 5, 2017) announced the launch of a new Commercial Pilot License (CPL) cadet pilot… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s #ComeSeekLive program honored with silver Effie award

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Innovative Social Media Execution Recognized for Breakthrough Marketing Approach MIAMI, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International recently was honored with a silver Effie award at the 2017 North American Effie Awards Gala in New York City. The cruise line received this highly coveted award in the Media Innovation – Existing Channel category for… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ nonstop flight to San Diego

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New flight gives access to Southern California INDIANAPOLIS, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines launches its inaugural, nonstop flight out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to San Diego today (June 4, 2017), providing a long-awaited direct, seasonal route for Indy businesses and leisure travelers to the southern West Coast. The flight is… Read the full press release

SFO earned top honors for marketing campaigns at the Hermes Creative Awards

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Airport receives top honors for print, digital, social media campaigns SAN FRANCISCO, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, which fosters and supports the efforts of marketing and communication professionals who contribute their unique talents to public service, honored the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in their annual Hermes… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines and Cyprus Airways announce codeshare agreement

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2017-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global aviation alliance member, and Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier airline of the Republic of Cyprus, have concluded an agreement for performance of codeshare flights. Now, passengers of S7 Airlines will be able to travel by codeshare flights of S7 Airlines and Cyprus Airlines from Saint Petersburg to Larnaca. The flights will be performed beginning from 8 June 2017… Read the full press release

IATA opened its 73rd AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico; Aeroméxico CEO Andres Conesa elected AGM President

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Cancun, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico, with around 1,000 industry leaders and media in attendance. The meeting is being hosted by Aeroméxico. “It is fitting that we are holding the 73rd AGM and World… Read the full press release

PATA announces renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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PATA announces renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change   BANGKOK, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is reasserting its commitment to sustainable development across the entire spectrum of travel and tourism with a renewed pledge to support the Paris Accord… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines starts five daily nonstop flights between CVG and MDW and three between CVG and BWI

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Carrier also introduces new international service from Ft. Lauderdale, including nonstop flights to Grand Cayman, and reaches new milestones in Denver and Nashville DALLAS, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — With the arrival of Southwest Airlines Flight 2120 from Chicago Midway (MDW), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ushered in a new era of air travel as it… Read the full press release

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen issues statement on administration’s calls for privatizing air traffic control system

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Washington, DC, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today issued the following statement in response to the administration’s continuing calls for privatizing the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. The president’s renewed call for ATC privatization was included in a set of transportation-infrastructure spending “principles”… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises christens its latest wonder MSC Meraviglia

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Le Havre, France, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — This evening ( June 3, 2017) the latest wonder in the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Meraviglia will be christened in a glittering ceremony by international screen legend and godmother of all of MSC Cruises’ ships, Sophia Loren. At 171,598 GRT and with guest capacity of 5,714,… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport names Nigel Scott as Business Development Director

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BRISTOL, UK, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Previously Sales and Marketing Director with cleaning technology company, Kärcher, and a former European Marketing Director for Dyson, Nigel brings a wealth of international business experience to the new role which will be instrumental in raising Bristol Airport’s profile as the major gateway for the South West of the UK. As… Read the full press release

SAS launches new route from Stockholm to Chambéry in the French Alps for the 2018 skiing season

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SAS launches new route from Stockholm to Chambéry in the French Alps for the 2018 skiing season   Stockholm, Sweden, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — During the 2018 skiing season, SAS will open a new route from Stockholm to Chambéry in the French Alps. Chambéry Airport is the closest airport to get to and from… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin announces marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi

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BERLIN, Germany, 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — ITB Berlin has announced a marketing alliance with International Travel Week Abu Dhabi (ITW), securing its involvement in the United Arab Emirates. The event is the fastest-growing travel trade show in the Middle East. Following its debut in 2015 it is due to take place for the… Read the full press release

Delaware North appointments: Jim Houser to EVP, COO and Rick Abramson to newly-created role of chief customer officer

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BUFFALO, N.Y., 2017-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and food service, today (May 31, 2017) announced a pair of long-tenured company executives – Jim Houser and Rick Abramson – have been appointed to new roles as of June 1. Houser, who most recently oversaw three Delaware North subsidiaries (Delaware North… Read the full press release

Europcar and easyJet extend existing partnership

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Special aircraft livery celebrating the partnership unveiled • Data study by easyJet and Europcar found car hire has increased by 36% in past five years LUTON, UK, 2017-Jun-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (01 JUN 2017) the two partners announced a two year extension to their existing partnership which has been in place for 13 years…. Read the full press release

E Ko Tours launches whale watching option in the Queen Charlotte Sound in Marlborough, New Zealand

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E Ko Tours launches whale watching option in the Queen Charlotte Sound in Marlborough, New Zealand   New Zealand, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Marlborough’s E Ko Tours will soon be taking visitors to see migrating whales on their way through New Zealand waters. There are several places in New Zealand where you can spot… Read the full press release

Norwegian launches flights from Rome to Los Angeles, New York City/Newark and Oakland/San Francisco from November

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$189 one-way introductory fares to Rome from New York City/Newark, Los Angeles and Oakland/San Francisco Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ —Norwegian today (May 31, 2017) announced it will launch flights from Rome to three cities in the United States – Los Angeles, New York City/Newark and Oakland/San Francisco from November. Rome will be the airline’s seventh long-haul European… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport April 2017 traffic: total passengers increased by 12.8% vs. same period last year

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Monthly passenger totals continue rise thanks to new airlines and new flights. Oakland, CA, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Officials at Oakland International Airport today (May 31, 2017)  released April traffic reports, which indicate that total passengers at the airport increased 12.8%, from 941,248 in April 2016, reaching 1,061,616 passengers in April 2017. The… Read the full press release

Ultratravel Collection hotels Alila Hotels and Resorts and Corinthia Hotel London recognised at the 2017 ULTRAs

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Alila Hotels and Resorts and Corinthia Hotel London are recognised as luxury travel favourites Dubai, 2017-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultratravel Collection, a joint venture between Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) and multi-media brand Ultratravel, has announced that its hotels received two major awards at the prestigious annual ULTRAs ceremony, which this year was held at… Read the full press release