Category Archives: Business

Amadeus reached agreement with Innsbruck Airport to deliver a range of new airport solutions

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Innsbruck Airport to transform the way it operates thanks to Amadeus Airport Common Use Service along with two other key solutions: Amadeus Baggage Reconciliation System and Amadeus Passenger Verification Airports, airlines and ground handlers all to benefit as solutions will enable the airport ecosystem to use its resources more intelligently, improving the passenger experience Madrid,… Read the full press release

Amadeus: Lufthansa is the first to select Amadeus’ patent-pending Altéa Corporate Recognition

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Altéa Corporate Recognition will allow Lufthansa to better recognise and serve corporate travellers throughout the entire journey, driving loyalty and customer satisfaction by offering a more personalised corporate travel experience. Madrid, Spain, 2015-2-19 — /Travel PR News/ — For too long airlines have been unable to effectively personalise and differentiate offers specifically for corporate customers…. Read the full press release

Travelport announces new multi-year deal with The Appointment Group

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Langley, UK, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, today announced a new multi-year deal with The Appointment Group (TAG). TAG is an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company which tailors travel… Read the full press release

Accor signs sale and management-back agreement for the Zurich MGallery with a private investor for €55 million

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PARIS, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor announces the signing of a sale and management-back agreement for the Zurich MGallery with a private investor, already an Accor franchisee, for a total of €55 million (€355K per room). This amount includes the sale price of €32 million and a commitment from the buyer to carry… Read the full press release

World Travel & Tourism Council CEO David Scowsill: South Africa is leading the world in many areas of its Travel & Tourism development

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LONDON, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — “South Africa is leading the world in many areas of its Travel & Tourism development and President Zuma’s commitment to reform visa regulations should enable the country to maximise the industry’s potential for economic growth and social advancement”, says David Scowsill, President & CEO, World Travel & Tourism… Read the full press release

Eurostar reports 10.4 million passengers in 2014, up 3% YoY

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Year-on-year growth of 3% in passenger numbers 2014 business travel increased by 4% year-on year Eurostar e320 trains scheduled to enter service at the end of 2015 New Lyon-South of France service proving popular with customers LONDON, 2015-2-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Eurostar, the high speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, today… Read the full press release

Airports Council International announces the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards

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Montreal, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. As the industry’s most comprehensive passenger service benchmarking tool, the ACI ASQ Survey has reliably captured passengers’ immediate appraisal from check-in through departure at the gate at more than 300… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association and Tourism Industry Association New Zealand to share insights and information in a new partnership

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A new partnership is set to benefit New Zealand’s tourism industry and see it contributing at a global level BANGKOK, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will focus on four main areas of co-operation:… Read the full press release

Incheon International Airport won the highest scores in two categories of ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey

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Incheon, Korea, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Incheon International Airport has won the highest scores in two categories of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey, an annual passenger satisfaction survey organized by the only worldwide association of 1,860 airports, the Airports Council International (ACI). On February16, ACI announced the results of the ASQ survey collected… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways to begin new service to Kolkata, India from 11 March 2015

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HONG KONG, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today announced a further expansion of its freighter network with the launch of a new service to Kolkata, India, commencing 11 March 2015. Cathay Pacific will become the only carrier providing direct freighter services between Kolkata and Hong Kong. The scheduled service will operate… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for January 2015: passengers up 2.7% and 12.5% increase in the cargo YoY

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HONG KONG, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for the first month of 2015 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and the cargo and mail tonnage uplifted compared to the same month in 2014. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair… Read the full press release

The Singapore Visitor Centre will have a new home at 216 Orchard Road, next to orchardgateway@emerald

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A one-stop touch-point catering and customising to visitor needs ​​Singapore, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Singapore Visitor Centre (SVC) will have a new home at 216 Orchard Road; situated next to orchardgateway@emerald, from 17 February. Set in a two-storey conserved Peranakan shophouse in the heritage-rich Emerald Hill area, the centre is designed with the… Read the full press release

Sanad’s leasing relationship with Etihad Airways now exceeds US$450 million

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ABU DHABI, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Sanad Aero Solutions GmbH (Sanad), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, has increased its leasing portfolio of spare engines and components with Etihad Airways through the addition of new assets valued at US$100 million, including spare GEnx and GP7200 engines and spare landing gear and nacelles, to… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport handled 5.2 million passengers in January 2015, year-on-year growth of 1.8%

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HONG KONG, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) started the New Year with steady growth in all three air traffic categories. In January, the airport handled 5.2 million passengers, registering year-on-year growth of 1.8%. Flight movements increased 2.1% to 33,385 over the past year, while cargo volume showed an increase of… Read the full press release

AAAE recognized 92 airports with an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in 2014

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Alexandria, VA, 2015-2-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has recognized 92 airports with an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award for training completed in 2014. An ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award signifies that airport employees and others working at each facility have completed a specified… Read the full press release

VisitBritain: New survey reveals that 2014 was a record year for both inbound visits and overseas visitor spending in the UK

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LONDON, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — New full-year inbound tourism figures released today reveal that 2014 was a record year for both inbound visits and overseas visitor spending in the UK. The latest International Passenger Survey figures show that overseas visitors spent £21.7 billion in Britain last year, 3% up on 2013 and a… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor to open Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba South Sudan Q2 2017

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Brussels, Belgium, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel companies worldwide, adds a new project to its rapidly growing portfolio in Africa: The company enters South Sudan and announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba (158 rooms), scheduled to open in Q2 2017. Africa is Carlson Rezidor’s most… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group names Tom Flanagan as Area Vice President Nordics

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Brussels, Belgium, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group announces Tom Flanagan as Area Vice President Nordics. He succeeds Thomas Engelhart who has resigned from his position. Tom Flanagan takes over responsibility for Rezidor’s portfolio of more than 60 hotels with 15,000 rooms in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland; effective 1st March… Read the full press release

Hyatt Centric to open its first hotels in April – Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago and Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami

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CHICAGO, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Hyatt Centric, a new, full service lifestyle brand designed for business and leisure travelers, will open its first hotels in April. The hotels – Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago and Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami – will deliver on the brand’s mission… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb: The Rendezvous Lodge to get $5.4 million upgrade for the 2015.2016 season

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Increased Seating Capacity, Fresh Menu Items, New Décor and Layout for Blackcomb Mountain’s Year-Round Mountain-Top Facility WHISTLER, BC, 2015-2-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rendezvous Lodge will see a significant upgrade for the 2015.2016 season with an investment announced today of $5.4 million. This restaurant facility located on Blackcomb Mountain will benefit from increased capacity and… Read the full press release

IATA: New data shows that aviation and aviation-related tourism contributes some $5.9 billion to Panama’s economy

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Panama City, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-related tourism contributes some $5.9 billion to Panama’s economy, an amount equal to 12.6% of the country’s GDP. This is much higher than the global average contribution of 3.4%, reflecting the positive impact of efficient… Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics to expand in Europe with Italy and other key markets in focus for 2015

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Company founder Roberto Da Re to head-up regional sales and marketing activities LONDON, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics has revealed plans to focus on the European expansion of its tour operating customer base, with Italy and other key markets in focus for 2015. Distribution of the tour operating platform will be handled… Read the full press release

PATA announces the release of a new book from PATA Life Member, Joseph A. McInerney, ‘Change is the New Status Quo’

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BANGKOK, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to announce the release of a new title from PATA Life Member, Joseph A. McInerney, a leader and expert in the international hospitality and lodging industry. In the book, titled Change is the New Status Quo and published by Charles Pinot,… Read the full press release

British Airways’ business class amenity kits for long-haul customers to get a new look

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LONDON, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ business class amenity kits are set to get an over haul for long-haul customers. Designed with the aim of revitalising travellers, the new wash-bags will continue to feature Elemis products and will include Pro Collagen Marine Cream, Pro Radiance Hand and Nail Cream and Lip Balm…. Read the full press release

FRHI Hotels & Resorts to use Revinate’s Online Reputation Management for its entire portfolio of 113 hotels, including all Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissotel hotels globally

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Property and Corporate-Level Reporting Allow FRHI’s Brands – Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel – Unprecedented Access to Data to Understand and Take Action on Guest Feedback SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Revinate today announced that after a thorough review process, FRHI Hotels & Resorts has selected Revinate’s solution for Online Reputation Management for… Read the full press release

Norwegian entered new agreements with tour operators TUI, Thomas Cook and Nazar

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Fornebu, Norway, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian continues its cooperation with several big tour operators by entering new agreements with TUI, Thomas Cook and Nazar. The agreements mean that Norwegian will fly charter passengers to several destinations in the Mediterranean. The agreements are worth over 400 million NOK and include almost 2,000 flights. ”We’re… Read the full press release

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft: American Airlines signed a firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets

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Aircraft will be operated by American’s regional subsidiary PSA Airlines under the American Eagle brand Montréal, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that American Airlines, Inc. (“American”), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., has signed a firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. This order was announced on December… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation launched the first battery-powered train operating a passenger service in the UK in over half a century

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First battery powered train operating a passenger service in the UK in over half a century Battery-driven BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTARtrain entered passenger operation as part of a trial on British railways London, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is celebrating the launch of an Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit (IPEMU), which… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation and the New United Group to establish new joint venture for signalling and rail control in China

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Bombardier and New United Group (NUG) have finalised an agreement establishing a new signalling joint venture in China BERLIN, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Transportation and the New United Group (NUG) have finalised their agreement to establish a new joint venture (JV) for signalling and rail control in China.  Each company will have… Read the full press release

Bombardier appointed GMR Aero Technic Limited of Hyderabad, India as an Authorized Service Facility for its Q400 turboprop

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Will perform line and heavy maintenance forQ400 turboprops in the region Becomes tenth ASF in Bombardier’s strategic global network providing aftermarket services for commercial aircraft Toronto, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has further strengthened its global presence by appointing GMR Aero Technic Limited (“GMR Aero Technic”) of… Read the full press release