Category Archives: Business

IHG signs management agreement with Avoser Ltd to open the first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji in 2018

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Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Fiji-based property development company Avoser Ltd to open the first Holiday Inn Resort in Fiji. The 173-room resort will open its doors to guests in 2018. Located adjacent to the entrance to Denarau… Read the full press release

IHG signs management agreement with Sunflower FZE for a new, meticulously designed 285-room Hotel Indigo in Dubai

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Buckinghamshire, UK, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the launch of its boutique hotel brand Hotel Indigo in the UAE with the signing of a management agreement with Sunflower FZE for a new, meticulously designed 285-room Hotel Indigo in Dubai. Located in the upcoming Business Bay District – a large,… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces its new lifestyle brand Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe with the 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel

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Moxy Tbilisi, Georgia Set To Open In 2017.    Bethesda, Maryland, 2015-4-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) announced today the introduction of its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels to Eastern Europe, in partnership with developers, GMT Group. The 130 room Moxy Tbilisi Hotel will be managed by Marriott International and is expected… Read the full press release

easyJet and Airbus celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft at a ceremony in Hamburg

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Europe’s and one of the world’s biggest A320 family airlines celebrates milestone in Hamburg with partners Airbus and CFM LONDON, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and Airbus have celebrated their successful partnership at a ceremony in Hamburg to mark the delivery the airline’s 250th Airbus A320 family aircraft. Carolyn McCall, easyJet CEO, Jean-Paul… Read the full press release

Swissport International Ltd. names Eric Born as new Group President & CEO

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Swissport International Ltd. today announced that Eric Born will assume his duties as new Group President & CEO of Swissport International (SPI) on 1 August 2015. He will succeed Per H. Utnegaard, who will take on the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPI. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Swissport Saudi Arabia to provide ground handling services at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s three main international airports

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2015-4-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, is proud to announce it has been awarded the second ground handling license for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Swissport Saudi Arabia, which is currently being established, aims to start operations… Read the full press release

Swissport International and Collinson Group partner to launch the first shared use lounge ‘Aspire, the Lounge and Spa at LHR T5’

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Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, and Collinson Group, owners of Priority Pass, have signed a joint venture agreement to launch the first shared use lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 5. ‘Aspire, the Lounge and Spa at LHR T5’ opens to the public this summer… Read the full press release

Marriott International won multiple workplace excellence awards across Asia-Pacific region in the first 4 months of 2015

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Nineteen workplace excellence awards, within four months across the Asia-Pacific region Asia Pacific, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced its Asia Pacific (APAC) operation has won a series of prestigious workplace awards within the first four months in 2015, including being named 2015 China Top Employer by Top Employers… Read the full press release

The U. S. Travel Association announces the appointment of Jena Baker McNeill as the new senior director of government relations

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New Senior Director of Government Relations Committed to Advancing Federal Policies that Strengthen and Promote Travel in America WASHINGTON, 2015-4-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The U. S. Travel Association on Monday announced that Jena Baker McNeill is the association’s new senior director of government relations. McNeill will bolster the team’s efforts to promote policies that increase… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo supports Philippine global export growth having nearly 150,000 tons of cargo exports from Manila to various destinations

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Emirates SkyCargo carried 500,000 kg of fresh tuna to Europe, Middle East in 2014 DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-4-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo continues to witness increased demand for freight capacity from the Philippines, having exported 500,000 kg of tuna to Europe and the Middle East in 2014. The freight division of Emirates transported the… Read the full press release

Oman Air signed Joint Venture agreement with Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines International SA

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Muscat, Oman, 2015-4-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has signed a Joint Venture agreement with Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines International SA, Europe’s leading freight carrier and one of the top ten freight carriers in the world. The Joint Venture will create new opportunities for both companies in markets around the world. The agreement was signed… Read the full press release

Embraer Defense & Security presents at Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace 2015, April 22-24 at Spaladium Arena, in Split, Croatia

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São José dos Campos, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Defense & Security will attend the ASDA – Adriatic Sea Defense & Aerospace 2015, which takes place April 22-24 at the Spaladium Arena, in Split, Croatia. The Company will be located at Booth 1725 and will promote a broad range of integrated solutions that combine… Read the full press release

Embraer Defense & Security to present at the FAM-Feria Aeroespacial Mexico 2015, April 22-25 at Base Aérea Militar N° 1, in Santa Lucía, Mexico

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Defense & Security will attend the FAM-Feria Aeroespacial Mexico 2015, which takes place April 22-25 at Base Aérea Militar N° 1, in Santa Lucía, Mexico. The Company will be located at Booth E-I08 (Pavilion E) and will promote a broad range of integrated solutions… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport sets new monthly record of 34,310 flight movements in March, growing by 5.7% compared to the same month last year

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HONG KONG, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) set a new monthly record of 34,310 flight movements in March, growing by 5.7% compared to the same month last year. Monthly passengers also climbed significantly by 11.4% year-on-year to 5.74 million, while cargo volume recorded a drop of 8.2% to 364,000… Read the full press release

Emirates announces historic $9.2 billion deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engines and a long-term TotalCare package

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Largest ever deal for Rolls-Royce – Trent 900 Engines and TotalCare package One of the largest ever export orders for a UK based company Deal marks Emirates’ ongoing investment in UK and Europe Significant investment in high value manufacturing and supply chain jobs throughout the UK and Europe London, UK, 2015-4-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates,… Read the full press release

RCI won six awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2015 Awards Gala Dinner

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ORLANDO, FLA., 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, won six awards last night at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2015 Awards Gala Dinner. Among the most prestigious of the accolades was the ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Innovator Award: Large Company, which RCI earned for developing its Online Points… Read the full press release

MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INTENSIFICA SU EXPANSIÓN VACACIONAL EN ASIA CON NUEVOS HOTELES EN VIETNAM E INDONESIA

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Anuncia la firma de tres nuevos proyectos en 2015 y ya suma 24 hoteles en la zona Impulsa su posicionamiento en el segmento vacacional en la región, respaldada por su liderazgo en Mediterráneo y Caribe Mallorca, España, 2015-4-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International sigue creciendo y fortaleciendo su liderazgo como primera compañía hotelera… Read the full press release

Frankfurt Airport welcomed more than 4.6 million passengers in March 2015, 2.5% increase YoY

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Strong Passenger Traffic in the First Quarter – Group Airports Achieve Positive Results FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than 4.6 million passengers in March 2015, representing an increase of 2.5 percent year-on-year and a new March monthly record. During the reporting month, FRA was affected by the Lufthansa pilot… Read the full press release

Fraport AG to commence construction of the new Terminal 3 in 2015

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Fraport AG’s Supervisory Board Reconfirms Decision for New Terminal in Southern Part of FRA – Construction to Begin in Late 2015 – New Terminal Scheduled to Become Operational in 2022. FRANKFURT, 2015-4-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has announced its final decision to commence construction of the… Read the full press release

IATA launched IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)

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Montreal, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). ISSA is a voluntary safety audit program aligned with global best practices and created primarily for airlines that operate aircraft which have a lower maximum… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to present free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, April 17, 2015

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CHICAGO, 2015-4-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you interested in operating a restaurant or shop at O’Hare or Midway International Airports, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s your chance to get informed! The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces that Air Côte d’Ivoire orders two Q400 NextGen airliners

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TORONTO, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has converted options on two Q400 NextGenairliners to a firm order. Air Côte d’Ivoire’s two options were acquired under a contract announced on December 18, 2013 that also included a… Read the full press release

Bombardier announces the appointment of Peter Likoray as Senior Vice President of Sales for Business Aircraft

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Montréal, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier announced today the appointment of Peter Likoray as Senior Vice President of Sales for Business Aircraft. This appointment is effective immediately. “With over 25 years of experience in the industry and a proven track record at Bombardier Business Aircraft, Peter brings the perfect blend of business acumen,… Read the full press release

Julie Earle-Levine joins Tourism Australia’s marketing body to further develop its media relations efforts in the US and Canada

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SYDNEY, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia announced today that Julie Earle-Levine has joined Australia’s national tourism marketing body to further develop its media relations efforts in the US and Canada, with the position based in New York for better access to some of the industry’s top media centres. Earle-Levine comes with a… Read the full press release

The UK airport sector optimistic on continued passenger growth over the course of 2015

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The UK airport sector believes that passenger growth will continue over the course of 2015. LONDON, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently reporting that passenger numbers in 2014 were up 4.4% to 238 million, compared to 228 million in 2013, a new Airport Operators Association (AOA) survey responded… Read the full press release

Qantas celebrates 8 decades of flying internationally

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Qantas CEO Alan Joyce looks back on the eight decades since Qantas began flying internationally. New South Wales, AUSTRALIA, 2015-4-14 — /Travel PR News/ — On 17 April 1935, Qantas’ first international passenger flight took off from Brisbane for Singapore. Fast forward to 2015 and Qantas is a global airline with 30,000 employees and 300 aircraft,… Read the full press release

Record breaking traffic figures in March for Gatwick; expects to serve more than 40 million passengers next year

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Gatwick announces that it expects to serve more than 40 million passengers next year – a decade ahead of DfT predictions made in its January 2013 UK Aviation Forecast Record breaking traffic figures announced for March with 2.96 million passengers travelling through the airport – an increase of 9.2 per cent compared to the previous… Read the full press release

New first-quarter record for Munich Airport: 8.7 million passengers handled in the first three months of the year

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MUNICH, 2015-4-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport posted strong gains in passenger numbers and airfreight in the first quarter of 2015. The approximately 8.7 million passengers handled in the first three months of the year represent a new first-quarter record for the airport. The number of take-offs and landings, at 87,240, was 0.9… Read the full press release

The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter named HSMAI 2014 Chapter of the Year at HSMAI’s annual Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Dallas

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McLEAN, VA, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter was named Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International 2014 Chapter of the Year at HSMAI’s annual Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Dallas. The Chapter of the Year winner and Chapter Best of the Best Awards recipients were honored at the conference. “Each year… Read the full press release

March 2015: airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board; 1.6 percent up over the same month last year

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BERLIN, 2015-4-9 — /Travel PR News/ — In March 2015, airberlin welcomed 2,294,498 passengers on board. The number of passengers transported thus increased by 1.6 percent over the corresponding month of the previous year. During the month of March, airberlin’s passengers traveled a total of 3.768 billion kilometers (RPK) within airberlin’s global flight route network…. Read the full press release