Category Archives: Business

NBAA’s Young Professionals in Business Aviation announces formation of its inaugural YoPro Council

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Washington, DC, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Consisting of 25 young professionals from all segments of business aviation, the council will be responsible for planning YoPro events and initiatives, including the group’s highly anticipated reception and educational session at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), to be held from Nov. 1 to… Read the full press release

XOJET announces its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus

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XOJET Program Clients to Receive Unparalleled Access to a Robust Network of Top-Tier Physicians Across the U.S. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2016-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., the leader in on-demand private jet charter services, announced today its first wellness-centric partnership with Summus, which connects families to top-tier physicians across leading US medical institutions, to… Read the full press release

GTAA announces financial and operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016

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TORONTO, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (the “GTAA”) today reported its financial and operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016. Passenger volumes grew by 5.9 per cent during the first half of 2016 as compared to the first half of 2015, reflecting both the economic… Read the full press release

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority reaches new collective bargaining agreement with Unifor

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TORONTO, 2016-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is pleased to announce that a new collective bargaining agreement has been reached with Unifor, who represent 1050 employees at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new three year agreement will be in effect from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2019. “The ratification… Read the full press release

AccorHotels to continue to distribute its hotel inventory through the Amadeus GDS

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Amadeus currently exclusively distributes Ibis Budget, AccorHotels’ benchmark budget brand. MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Searching for the right hotel room can be a challenge as there are so many options. At Amadeus we offer a range of content to our travel agency customers so that they can find the perfect room for… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association released the third Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report of 2016

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Washington DC, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released today the third Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report of 2016, revealing that as the demand for cruising continues to grow, travel agents are playing an increasingly important role in the consumer travel process. The report is the third installment in an… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings announces ATL Automotive/Sandals as franchisee for its rental brands in Jamaica

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Partnership Brings All Three Rental Brands to New Market ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that Jamaica’s leading automotive company, ATL Automotive – an affiliate of the family-operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Group – will serve as the franchisee for its Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental andAlamo Rent A Car… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches new brand positioning campaign to highlight its comprehensive transportation offerings beyond car rental

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Fundamental Shift Debuts with New Multimedia Campaign Highlighting Enterprise’s Multiple Transportation Options ST. LOUIS, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the years, Enterprise Rent-A-Car has become an iconic brand name, woven into the fabric of our nation’s communities and universally known for delivering an exceptional experience to car rental customers. Today, with the launch of… Read the full press release

The Expedia group and Travelport announce expanded European partnership

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BELLEVUE, WA, US, and LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — the Expedia group (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Travelport (NYSE: TVPT) have today announced an expanded European partnership which sees Expedia extend its use of Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform in multiple European countries. As part of the agreement, Expedia and its brands, including its corporate arm,… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports releases passenger traffic figures at Abu Dhabi International Airport during first half of 2016

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Aug-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has released figures for passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), for the first half of 2016. Total traffic for January to June reached 11,848,359, million passengers, representing a 6.6% increase from the 11,111,577 in the first six months of 2015…. Read the full press release

GBTA Convention 2016: The GBTA Foundation awarded 21 recipients with the prestigious GLP Designation

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – awarded 21 recipients with the prestigious GLP Designation during GBTA Convention 2016 last week in Denver. The Global Leadership Professional® designation (GLP) was created to acknowledge business travel professionals who had… Read the full press release

Air Partner announces the appointment of Seth Rotman as Director of Business Development in the US

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Rotman as Director of Business Development in the US. Seth will also work with the Private Jets arm of Cabot Aviation, Air Partner’s global aircraft remarketing division. Seth will be based in Fort Lauderdale… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announces passenger numbers for first half of 2016 exceeded passenger numbers for the same period in 2015

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World’s most traveled airport may exceed passenger record set in 2015 ATLANTA, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — One year after becoming the first airport ever to serve 100 million passengers in a single year, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials announced today that passenger numbers for the first half of 2016 exceeded passenger numbers for… Read the full press release

easyJet continues its growth with plans to recruit more than 1,200 new cabin crew positions

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Largest cabin crew intake in easyJet’s twenty year history easyJet recently announced recruitment of more than 350 new pilots LONDON, 2016-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today announced that it is to recruit more than 1,200 new permanent and fixed-term cabin crew positions as the airline continues its growth. easyJet, which… Read the full press release

The Government of Tanzania signs purchase agreement for two Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners

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TORONTO, 2016-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that the Government of Tanzania has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Q400 turboprop airliners. The aircraft will be delivered with a 76-seat, dual-lavatory configuration and will be used for commercial airline operations in the region. Based on the list price of the… Read the full press release

Aeroflot Group announces traffic statistics for June and the first six months of 2016

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Moscow, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot PJSC (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) today announces traffic statistics for Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“the Company”) for June and the first six months of 2016. 6M 2016 Operating Highlights In the first six months of 2016, Aeroflot Group carried 19.7 million passengers, up… Read the full press release

Marriott International board members, Ms. Mary K. Bush and Ms. Debra L. Lee recognized by Savoy Magazine as two of this year’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

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Bethesda, MD, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) board members, Ms. Mary K. Bush and Ms. Debra L. Lee, have been recognized by Savoy Magazine as two of this year’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. The list, included as part of Savoy Magazine’s Summer 2016 issue, is considered by the… Read the full press release

TownePlace Suites by Marriott® to roll out new high-end Weber stainless steel Summit® Gas Grills its hotels

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Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and Weber-Stephen Products LLC are joining forces to raise the stakes on year-round BBQ experiences for travelers. Starting today, the extended-stay hotel brand will roll out new high-end Weber stainless steel Summit® Gas Grills at more than 100 hotels across the U.S. and… Read the full press release

Travelport announces the appointment of Scott Forbes to its Board of Directors

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LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for global travel and tourism industry, today announced the appointment of Scott Forbes to its Board of Directors. He replaces Gregory Blank from Blackstone who has tendered his resignation to the Board following Blackstone’s… Read the full press release

Travelport and Aeroflot announce new, long-term, full content agreement

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LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform and Aeroflot, Russia’s national carrier and largest airline, have today announced a new, long-term, full content agreement. The renewal builds upon the two companies’ long standing relationship and demonstrates commitment to the travel agency community, which can continue to access Aeroflot’s… Read the full press release

AirPlus customers now have access to Enterprise Holdings’ network from 41 countries

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate customers can now use the AirPlus business travel payments solution to access car rental in many more global destinations with the integration of Enterprise Rent-A-Car,National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, the three wholly-owned brands of Enterprise Holdings Inc. The partnership allows AirPlus users to access the… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines took delivery of a brand new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft

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KIEV, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — July 20, 2016, Ukraine International Airlines received the brand new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft manufactured at Boeing facilities in Seattle, the US. The new Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft can accommodate 186 passengers in two class seating configuration. The aircraft passed an official registration procedure in Ukraine and received the… Read the full press release

Ukraine International Airlines announces attractive prices for Business Class tickets

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KIEV, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines introduce Business Smart fares and offer early bookers, departing from the cities of Ukraine, to purchase Business Class tickets at attractive prices. Planning their trips in advance and purchasing Business Class tickets for UIA services on UIA website www.flyuia.com, at UIA Contact Center, as well as… Read the full press release

City of Mesa Mayor John Giles elected chair of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

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MESA, Ariz., 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — City of Mesa Mayor John Giles today was elected chair of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. The Airport Authority board elects the chair and other officers from the six board members on an annual basis. Newly appointed Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels will serve as vice-chair, City of Apache Junction… Read the full press release

Luxury leather brand Nappa Dori to bring a touch of vintage elegance to PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives this August

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MALDIVES, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — From India to Paris, London to New York, and now to a speck of sand in the stunning Indian Ocean, luxury leather brand, Nappa Dori, is set to bring a touch of vintage elegance to PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives this August. As part of PULSE, PER… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains releases toolkit for businesses on hiring ex-offenders

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has today launched a toolkit for businesses which offers practical advice on hiring ex-offenders. The train company, which is part-owned by Richard Branson, is calling for more businesses to follow their example and employ people with previous convictions. In the past 3 years, Virgin Trains on the… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways announces an increase of 2.1% in June traffic figures compared to same month last year

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for June 2016 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and the amount of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month last year. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total… Read the full press release

HKIA’s passenger volume and flight movements rose by 5.1% and 2.6% YoY during the 1H 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded solid growth in passenger volume and flight movements during the first half of 2016. From January to June this year, passenger throughput and flight movements rose by 5.1% and 2.6% year on year to 35.2 million and 204,750, respectively. Cargo volume saw… Read the full press release

Global Concur TripLink partners now includes American Airlines

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Concur’s TripLink Network Helps Customers Meet Growing Business Travel Needs BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, today announced a new TripLink partnership with American Airlines to enable mutual customers to capture business travel bookings being made outside of traditional channels today, including… Read the full press release

Concur continues to invest in strategic partnerships and technology innovations worldwide

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Mobile Travel Request, Suggested Hotel Bookings and Travel Allowance Now Available in Europe; Ctrip Integration in China DENVER, Colo., 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced it’s scaling the company’s global offerings and adding innovative features and partner integrations, worldwide. With 33,000 customers… Read the full press release