Category Archives: Business

Abu Dhabi Airports and Fujairah Airport to develop master plan for expansion program of Fujairah International Airport

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-5-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports and Fujairah Airport today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to develop an airport development master plan that will ensure the delivery of an efficient and adequate expansion program for Fujairah International Airport. The Department of Civil Aviation for Fujairah, owner and operator… Read the full press release

TravelClick to present three free webinars on May 21 and 22 to review first quarter 2014 hotel performance

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Webinar Taking Place May 21 & 22, 2014 NEW YORK, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present three free webinars on May 21 and 22 to review first quarter 2014 hotel performance results and trends. Findings will be presented by TravelClick executives… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Jet2.com starts three flights weekly from Vienna to Manchester

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Vienna, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — A new destination in Northern England – Manchester – can be reached directly from Vienna starting on 2 May 2014. The British airline Jet2.com now offers three flights each week from Vienna to this North English city. The new flight connection was inaugurated today by David Neill, Head of… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport: Air China inaugurates flights from Peking to Vienna and Barcelona

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New long-haul route from Vienna Airport: Air China introduces new connection from Peking to Vienna and Barcelona   Vienna, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Vienna Airport welcomes a new connection to Asia starting on 5 May 2014: This morning at 6.10 am, the first A330-300 flight by Air China from Peking landed in Vienna. It… Read the full press release

Aeroflot welcomes Sukhoi Superjet 100 to its fleet; named after Soviet pilot Khariton Tskhovrebov

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Moscow, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) has taken delivery of its eighth full-specification Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100). The plane has been named in honour of Khariton Tskhovrebov, a Soviet pilot and veteran of the World War II. The new SSJ-100 (registration number RA-89025) has been transferred to Aeroflot under a financial lease from VEB Leasing. The aircraft can… Read the full press release

Aeroflot reports on its operating results for March 2014 and first quarter of 2014

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MOSCOW, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot («the Company», Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) announces operating results of the Company and Aeroflot Group («the Group») for March 2014 and the first quarter of 2014. Highlights Aeroflot standalone: • Passenger traffic in March 2014 totalled 1.84 mln. This represented 16.8% year-on-year growth, nearly double the overall Russian industry growth rate… Read the full press release

Dorchester Collection’s COO François Delahaye honored with ‘Manager of the Year 2013’ award by the European Hotel Managers Association

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PARIS, 2014-5-5 — /Travel PR News/ — François Delahaye, Dorchester Collection’s chief operating officer and general manager of Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris, was awarded the ‘Manager of the Year 2013’ award by the European Hotel Managers Association. The award was presented by its president Hans Koch in recognition of Delahaye’s brilliant career in luxury hospitality…. Read the full press release

GBTA launched four formal European committees for the industry across Aviation, Hotel, Meetings and Technology

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London, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced the formation and launch of four formal European committees for the industry across Aviation, Hotel, Meetings and Technology. The committees will be comprised of experienced GBTA members who wish to share their knowledge… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport to reduce charges for courtesy vehicle operators

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Courtesy vehicle operators who collect customers from Christchurch Airport will soon pay less to do so. Chief Commercial Officer Blair Forgie says reduced charges and new choices will take effect on July 1 and have today been communicated to accommodation providers and off-airport parking companies. Mr Forgie says… Read the full press release

Eastern Iowa Airport reports record breaker March with 109,793 passengers flying in and out

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Cedar Rapids, IA, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — March made the fourth straight month of record passenger travel for The Eastern Iowa Airport. Starting in December 2013, The Eastern Iowa Airport has experienced month after month of record breaking numbers. Through the toughest winter in 20 years, the airport is weathering the storm very well…. Read the full press release

Shannon Airport CEO Neil Pakey: Gort-Tuam motorway contract signing is significant boost for Shannon Airport

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-5-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chief Executive of Shannon Airport, Neil Pakey, has welcomed the signing of contracts for the M17/M18 Gort-Tuam PPP Project as a significant boost for Shannon Airport and the wider West of Ireland region. “We very much welcome the signing of contracts and look forward to the completion of… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completes the upgrade of two heavily traveled roads in the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal

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McLester Street project in Elizabeth, NJ will reduce truck emissions, allow port to accommodate future cargo growth and provide safer roadways for port drivers New York, NY, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the completion of a project to upgrade North Avenue East and McLester… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter fleet starts operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport

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Today marks the official start of operations with move of Emirates SkyCargo’s entire freighter fleet  DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — After months of construction, planning and testing, Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter fleet today officially started operating from its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s (DWC) Al Maktoum International Airport. The official start of operations… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group formed corporate and serviced apartment joint venture with plan to open more than 100 new properties

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Joint Venture Expected to Add More Than 100 Oakwood® Properties Globally LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE, 2014-5-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide and Mapletree Group have signed a corporate and serviced apartment joint venture that aims to open more than 100 new properties around the world over the next five years. Mapletree will acquire a 49 percent stake in… Read the full press release

St. John’s International Airport Authority announced $243 million 10-Year Airport Improvement and Expansion Plan

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Investment of $243 million over 10 years (2014 to 2023) Booming local economy has resulted in unprecedented passenger growth Improvements will allow Airport to accommodate 2 million passengers by 2023 Finance Plan is in place to secure $82.5 million to fund improvement projects Primary source of revenue to pay for infrastructure improvements is AIF AIF… Read the full press release

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA to release first quarter results on May 7th

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will release the first quarter results at 8.30 AM (CET) Wednesday May 7th. The Company’s CEO Bjørn Kjos will present the results simultaneously at Felix Conference Center, Bryggetorget 3, Aker Brygge, Oslo. The company will host a conference call for investors and analysts in English… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International firma un acuerdo de colaboración con la Asociación Creadores de Moda de España

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Se convierte así en hotelera de referencia para las firmas de moda más conocidas de nuestro país, como Devota & Lomba, Delpozo o Roberto Verino  Mallorca, España, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, compañía hotelera líder en nuestro país, ha firmado un convenio de colaboración con la Asociación Creadores de Moda de España (ACME),… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels Corporation reports more than 30% growth in adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today reported first quarter 2014 financial results as follows: Adjusted EBITDA was $172 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $131 million in the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 31.3%. Adjusted for special items, net income attributable… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation: Total concessions sales at O’Hare in February 2014 grew by 11.2% compared to last year

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — This just in…The recent enhancements to O’Hare International Airport’s concessions program are paying off in a big way. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that total concessions sales at O’Hare in February 2014 grew by an impressive 11.2 percent when compared to last year. Total concessions sales, including food, beverage… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways reveals additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors

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After Debuting Its A380 First Class Seats at ITB Berlin, Award-winning Airline Reveals a Sneak Preview of the State-of-the-art Aircraft’s First and Business Class Lounge and Bathrooms DOHA, Qatar, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, the award-winning five-star airline has revealed an additional glimpse of its customised A380-800 First and Business Class lounge and bathroom interiors…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to commence operations on London Heathrow route from Doha’s new hub Hamad International Airport with its first A380 aircraft

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Airline to welcome the first three of 13 A380 aircraft The world’s largest passenger aircraft will operate from the new Hamad International Airport on this popular European route Doha, Qatar, 2014-04-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ highly anticipated arrival of its A380 fleet moved one step closer today, with the annoucement that from 17th June the… Read the full press release

Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and TAM to implement Amadeus car rental services

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Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and TAM implement Amadeus Cars. The cross-selling tool enables airlines to generate additional revenue by offering enhanced services to their customers Madrid, Spain, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, announces that four major airlines – Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and… Read the full press release

Serena Hotels conducts intensive refresher training for its naturalists and driver guides in Tanzania

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Ever thought a guide would need essential training? Yes they do! Kigali, Rwanda, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels has recently conducted a two- week intensive, refresher training for its naturalists and driver guides in Tanzania. The training, now in its second phase was conducted in partnership with Trend Africa, a South African company owned… Read the full press release

Rehabilitation of Runway 18/36 at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport to begin on April 28th until the end of July 2014

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Winnipeg, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver and operate excellent facilities and services for our community, Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) is coordinating the rehabilitation of the north-south Runway 18/36 at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The runway rehabilitation project will occur over a period of approximately 14 weeks,… Read the full press release

Travelport announces the renewal of its full content agreement with Virgin Atlantic

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Langley, UK, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, today announces the renewal of its full content agreement with Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading airlines. Building on the existing relationship between the London-based carrier and Travelport, the renewed agreement will ensure that content… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. opens 282-room hotel in Jixian, China

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New Jixian Marriott Hotel Pitches-in on Sustainable Tourism. Tianjin, China, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today celebrated the opening of its 282-room Jixian Marriott Hotel, taking the total number of properties under its iconic Marriott Hotels brand in China to 16. Under a long-term management agreement with Saint Light Investment… Read the full press release

UK Civil Aviation Authority launches new industry safety tools

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London, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a series of template risk models, highlighting a number of specific safety scenarios, which airline and airport operators, air navigation service providers, maintenance organisations, ground service providers and regulators can use as part of their own safety management systems (SMS). The models… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports’ projects for the development of Abu Dhabi International Airport get approval from the Abu Dhabi Government

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Expansion program includes new hard stands, Automated Passenger Mobility (APM) and Southern Runway tunnel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports received last Sunday approval from the Government of abu Dhabi on three projects that further support the master plan for the development of Abu Dhabi International’s overall infrastructure program…. Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review: The transient segment is leading the charge with particularly sharp increases in the leisure travel segment

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NEW YORK, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry saw a healthy start to the year and is continuing to show gains in both demand and average daily rate (ADR), according to data from the April 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). The transient segment, which is made up of individual business and leisure… Read the full press release

Accor announced it has funded the planting of over 3.5 million trees around the world in the past 5 years

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Paris, France, 2014-04-25 — /Travel PR News/ — In five years, Accor hotels have financed the planting of more than 3.5 million trees around the world. The Group’s commitment to biodiversity is especially demonstrated by the Plant for the Planet program, which encourages guests to reuse their towels when they stay more than one night in the… Read the full press release