Category Archives: Business

Dubai Airports won the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports was declared winner of the Gold Award for ‘Best Internal Communications During A Brand Development Programme’ at the Transform Awards Middle East & North Africa, at a ceremony in Dubai recently. The award category recognises an organisation’s approach in engaging all its employees, especially in communicating a… Read the full press release

dnata invested over GBP20 million to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom

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DUBAI, U.A.E., & London, UK, 2015-6-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Over the past 12 months, dnata has invested more than GBP20 million in facilities, equipment, training and technology to support the growth of aviation in the United Kingdom. The air services provider marked another milestone last month: commencement of passenger and ramp handling at London’s Gatwick… Read the full press release

A.A.E. Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust Jeff Mulder elected Chairman of AAAE for 2015-2016

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Jeff Mulder, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2015-2016. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor and its franchise partner Provent Hotels announce the Park Inn by Radisson Neumarkt in Germany

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BRUSSELS, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, and its franchise partner Provent Hotels announce the Park Inn by Radisson Neumarkt in Germany. The new built mid-scale property featuring 105 guest rooms is scheduled to open in Q4 2015. The signing brings Carlson Rezidor’s Park Inn… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Caruso Affiliated to manage Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito which will open in 2018

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Oceanfront location will be third California property for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® Montecito, CA, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., to manage Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito which will open in 2018 as Rosewood’s… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces the opening of the 300-room Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil

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Ramada Hotel & Suites Campos dos Goytacazes, situated in one of the largest oil-producing cities in the country, is the brand’s fifth hotel to open in Brazil CAMPOS DOS GOYTACAZES, State of Rio de Janeiro, 2015-6-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the opening of the 300-room Ramada Hotel & Suites… Read the full press release

15th anniversary: SkyTeam continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers

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Alliance-wide initiatives gain momentum in 15th anniversary year MIAMI, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, continues to deliver multiple initiatives that offer tangible benefits to passengers. Over the last few years, the alliance has focused on improving the travel experience for passengers on its 20 member airlines. Various projects have… Read the full press release

South African Airways to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent

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Miami, 2015-6-11 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), the South African National Flag Carrier, wants to focus on growing its African network and improving inter-connectivity on the continent. With more than 80 years of operations and a leading position in Africa, SAA has a crucial role to play in driving aviation traffic growth and… Read the full press release

Aeromexico CEO Andres Conesa becomes the new Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term

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Dublin Venue for IATA’s Next AGM Miami, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Conesa is the first Mexican to hold this position. Conesa succeeds Calin… Read the full press release

Midway International Airport conducts full-scale emergency response exercise

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Chicago Fire Department (CFD) and several other city, state and federal officials conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise today at Midway International Airport. The exercise was a simulated incident involving a fire onboard an aircraft volunteers posing as victims. The exercise was intended… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines announces the appointment of David Kuhl as new VP of IT services

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SEATTLE, 2015-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines today named experienced Information Technology executive David Kuhl its new vice president of IT services. Kuhl has more than 30 years of experience in the field of IT, most recently as vice president of Corporate IT at Expedia where he led technology for contact centers, financial systems, HR… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation and Vienna transport authority Wiener Linien sign contract for the manufacture and maintenance of 119 FLEXITY Vienna trams

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Bombardier Transportation receives firm order for 119 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams from Vienna Transport Authority Wiener Linien Contract includes 24-year FlexCare maintenance management system agreement and options for further trams and maintenance BERLIN, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and the Vienna transport authority, Wiener Linien, have signed a contract for… Read the full press release

Bombardier Inc. announces the appointment of Louis G. Véronneau as Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

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Montréal, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 4, 2015), Bombardier Inc. announced the appointment of Louis G. Véronneau as Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions, effective immediately. In this position, he will oversee the Corporation’s partnerships, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures on a global scale. He will also play a leading role in the… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Richard Tannenbaum as SVP of sales and marketing of the Company’s Rim Hospitality Division

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ARLINGTON, Va./NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – recently announced the appointment of Richard Tannenbaum as senior vice president of sales and marketing of the Company’s Rim Hospitality Division. Tannenbaum is responsible for leading the West Coast sales division across a portfolio… Read the full press release

Expedia® Affiliate Network announces partnership with Switzerland-based city travel specialist travel.ch

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Switzerland-based city travel specialist travel.ch has entered into partnership with the US online travel portal Expedia® Affiliate Network. Under the deal, travel.ch clients will now be able to access 70,000 additional hotels – and benefit from even lower prices. Zurich, 2015-6-9 — /Travel PR News/ — With effect from May, clients of the Swiss online agency… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to purchase 17 Embraer 195 aircraft in almost new condition with a list price of close to USD 900 million

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• Fleet renewal: Embraer aircraft to replace Fokker fleet starting in 2016 • Delivery of the first aircraft scheduled for summer of 2015 • List price of the aircraft of close to USD 900 million VIENNA, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Today the Supervisory Board of Austrian Airlines approved the purchase of 17 Embraer… Read the full press release

Strong demand for the all-new Volvo XC90 fueled partnership between Volvo Cars of North America and Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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ST. LOUIS, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Customer demand for the all-new Volvo XC90 has fueled a partnership between Volvo Cars of North America and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Customers who have a car lease or loan expiring before their all-new XC90 arrives are eligible to rent a Volvo-subsidized new Volvo XC60 from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. “Customers are excited… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rideshare partner with Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) to create and expand vanpool programs across the country

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ST. LOUIS, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rideshare, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and the second largest vanpool operation in the country, is partnering with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) to create and expand vanpool programs across the country. The announcement was made this week at the 2015 CTAA Expo, an annual event that brings… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports to recognise individuals whose performance exceeded the overall performance target of Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2015-6-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has launched its annual ‘Star of the Year’ program, which recognises individuals whose performance exceeded the overall performance target of Abu Dhabi International Airport during the previous year. Abu Dhabi Airports recently held a recognition ceremony to present the winners with their certificates. … Read the full press release

Strong growth in cargo and passenger volumes for Brussels Airport in May

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport again passes the 2 million-passenger mark in May. Cargo too records strong growth, particularly in the full-freighter segment. Due to the problems at ATC provider Belgocontrol on 27 May the number of flights decreased compared to May last year. Passengers In May 2015 Brussels Airport… Read the full press release

AccorHotels transforms its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open to a selection of independent hotels

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AccorHotels.com opened to independent hoteliers A rapid, three-fold increase in the hotel offer on AccorHotels.com Creation of a BtoB digital services activity Launch of the new version of single mobile app AccorHotels PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels ramps up its digital drive by transforming its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open… Read the full press release

AccorHotels is the new name of the world’s leading hotel operator Accor

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PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator, becomes AccorHotels and adopts a new signature. A new name With its new name, AccorHotels, the Group proudly upholds its hospitality business. It aims at increasing the clout and visibility of AccorHotels, which is both an institutional and a commercial brand, by… Read the full press release

Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda carried its millionth passenger

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MOSCOW, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Pobeda, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Aeroflot Group, today carried its millionth passenger. Anna Bryk, a student at the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, bought a ticket for the Moscow-Sochi flight departing at 1:00 pm. A ceremony to celebrate the landmark was held at Pobeda’s home airport of Vnukovo. Participants included Russia’s Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov, Chairman of the Board… Read the full press release

Boingo Wireless to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a seven-year, $5.9-million concession agreement to Boingo Wireless, Inc., to upgrade, manage, operate and market the Wi-Fi network at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  Airport guests will continue to receive 45 minutes of free advertising-supported Wi-Fi service, but… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint elected the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

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LOS ANGELES, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today unanimously approved the nomination of Oakland International Airport Director Deborah Ale Flint as the next executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City department that owns and operates Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys… Read the full press release

Emirates Skywards gives 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each to celebrate its 15th anniversary

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards, the award winning frequent flyer programme, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by giving 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each. Emirates Skywards Members in select markets who travel to any Emirates destination during the promotional period (29 May and 31… Read the full press release

airberlin and Jet Airways deepened their cooperation on freuquent flyer programmes

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BERLIN, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — airberlin and Jet Airways have deepened their cooperation, and from today, topbonus members can also earn and redeem award miles on the route network of our frequent flyer partner Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. airberlin will thus now offer topbonus members frequent flyer benefits on routes to… Read the full press release

Star Alliance widens its distribution channels for its fare products

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Autopricing now also available on SABRE FRANKFURT, Germany, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Alliance, the airline alliance offering customers the largest number of destinations for round the world travel, has widened its distribution channels for its fare products. Travel agents connected to the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) can now book and automatically calculate the… Read the full press release

Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, 2015-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Mr Jack So Chak-kwong became Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today. This morning, Mr So met with AA management to become acquainted with the scale and complexity of round-the-clock airport operations at the Integrated Airport Centre. He was briefed on the airport’s contingency… Read the full press release

Parsons, Bombardier and AOR Transit Joint Venture, LLC hosts DBE/Contractor Outreach Event next week for the O’Hare ATS Design-Build Project

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CHICAGO, 2015-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all contractors interested in work at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.  Parsons, Bombardier and AOR Transit Joint Venture, LLC are hosting a DBE/Contractor Outreach Event next week for the O’Hare ATS Design-Build Project. Please see details below. DBE/Contractor Outreach Event for Chicago Department of Aviation O’Hare Airport Transit… Read the full press release