Alexandria, VA, 2014-04-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—is pleased to announce that Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, has been named a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. As a new member, he joins the Board which serves as… Read the full press release
Emirates extends its commitment in Europe DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will open its second customer contact centre in Europe with a 300 seat facility in Budapest this year. Supporting hundreds of local jobs, the contact centre represents a multi-million dollar investment by the airline in Hungary. Europe is… Read the full press release
Biggest single expansion of world’s premier alliance since its launch 15 years ago Addition of Brazil’s leading airline consolidates oneworld’s lead in Latin America Induction of US Airways, following its merger with American Airlines, makes oneworld the leading alliance in USA Double miles and points for frequent flyers to celebrate TAM and US Airways’ recruitment First TAM aircraft… Read the full press release
TravelClick Hotel Data Shows Steady Outlook Across All Channels NEW YORK, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are continuing to experience consistent growth in 2014, according to data from the March 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing slow… Read the full press release
Committed to Human Capital Development (HCD), the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD is designed for rising stars in the travel industry who want to broaden their practical experience, engage with leading speakers and learn from their peers Bangkok, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — “Marketing, Branding and Social Media” will be the theme of the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD. The programme… Read the full press release
Online Resource Highlights Career Opportunities, Employee Profiles ST. LOUIS, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings’ careers and recruitment website has been updated to feature information about the company’s military heritage and ongoing military support. The website includes employment opportunities for transitioning military personnel, veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve and military families. Last year alone, nearly… Read the full press release
Ivalo, Finland, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia invests €13.5 million in the promotion of tourism in Lapland through the renovation and expansion of Ivalo Airport, the northernmost airport in European Union. The airport’s traffic areas will also be renovated. The investment will be implemented in 2014 and 2015. The terminal renovation and the traffic area improvement… Read the full press release
Miami, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Mexico’s former President, Vicente Fox, will present the keynote address at the upcoming Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) conference, to be held April 29 – May 1, 2014, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami in downtown Miami, Florida, USA. Vicente Fox served as President of Mexico from 2000 to… Read the full press release
Montréal, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a customer from Latin America, who has requested to remain unidentified, has signed a firm purchase agreement for one CRJ700 NextGen aircraft for use in special mission applications. Based on aircraft list price, the contract including ancillary services and modification work on the aircraft is valued at… Read the full press release
New lease of life for iconic Boiler House building on approach route to airport Shannon, Ireland, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ARCH, a specialist technical training provider focusing on the wind energy and other ‘work at height’ sectors, is to establish a new training facility at Shannon Airport to deliver safety training for technicians working on… Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On March 19, 2014, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and GROHE convened a one-day workshop at the GROHE’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, bringing together for the first time partners from hospitality, sanitary fittings, technical systems, architecture and building design to examine holistically how water is used in the hotel industry. Water is… Read the full press release
EULESS, TX, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) expressed their collective will and today rejected a concessionary contract proposed by American Airlines Group (AAG). With 92 percent of the eligible pilots casting their ballots, 70 percent voted against ratification of the contract. “The Eagle… Read the full press release
Conversion of five options will increase Canadian carrier’s fleet to 25 Q400 NextGen aircraft as it looks to expand service to eastern Canada Toronto, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Calgary-based WestJet Encore Ltd. has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen airliners. This transaction is a conversion of five of the 25 options… Read the full press release
BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE e-mobility solution for electric buses in public service for the first time in Braunschweig, Germany World’s first inductive fast charging system with 200 kW in passenger operation Automatic wireless charging for trams, buses, trucks and cars opens up new possibilities for environmentally friendly, quiet and convenient transportation Berlin, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator… Read the full press release
Montréal, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Adria Airways of Ljubljana, Slovenia has signed a firm purchase agreement for two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. A Star Alliance member with over fifty years of experience in scheduled and charter services, Adria Airways has been a Bombardier customer since March 1997. It currently operates four CRJ200, two CRJ900 and two CRJ900… Read the full press release
Vantaa, Finland, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kai Laitinen, M.Sc.econ, is the new CFO of Finavia Corporation, and a management team member. He will start in the post on 1 August. Kirsti Lehtovaara-Kolu, Finavia’s CFO since 2008, decided to resign from Finavia as of 1 April. As of 1 April, group controller Sari Kankkunen will be… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest pilots union in the world, announced that Cathy St. Denis will be joining the association as Director of Communications on April 21, 2014. St. Denis will lead ALPA’s media relations, internal communications, and pilot group support teams in their… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, officially opened its Brazil office. The office launch event held today in São Paulo was attended by U.S. Ambassador Liliana Ayalde Brand USA’s Senior Vice President for Global Partnerships Alfredo Gonzalez, and Brand USA’s in-market representatives. Press and travel… Read the full press release
New York, NY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority today announced the closing of the sale of the agency’s remaining 50 percent interest in the World Trade Center retail project to The Westfield Group (ASX:WDC). The transaction reflects the Port Authority’s continuing efforts to return to its core transportation mission and to divest… Read the full press release
New York City, NY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), has been nominated by the Governing Board ofoneworld®, the leading global airline alliance, to serve as its Chairman for the year ahead. He succeeds American Airlines’ Chairman Tom Horton, who has filled the role since December… Read the full press release
Brisbane, Australia, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism e kit is the highly successful self-help, online education programme that enables tourism businesses and operators to make the most of digital marketing opportunities. Australian tourism businesses have had exclusive access to the Tourism e kit since its launch in 2008 and now, for the first time,… Read the full press release
Fairmont Chengdu Residences opens as city’s first branded residential offering Chengdu, China, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Chengdu Residences, the luxury hotel brand’s first residential project in China. Building on Fairmont’s growing presence in Asia Pacific, the residences are part of a mixed-use development that will… Read the full press release
Ottawa, Canada, 2014-03-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mxi® Technologies, the leader in aviation maintenance management software, today announced the appointment of Jon Slangerup to the company’s Board of Directors. A senior-level executive with experience bridging both aviation and technology, Mr. Slangerup joins the board having previously held the position of President of FedEx Canada among other… Read the full press release
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Anton M. Wüstefeld, who was responsible for the opening of the hotel in 1999, is still in charge as Director today. “I am delighted about this further cooperation and am sure that we will more than match the successes of the past years.” The InterCityHotel Frankfurt Airport offers 360 rooms and 19… Read the full press release
Washington, DC, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As a result of the Kari’s Law petition, the U.S. lodging industry has convened a task force of more than 50 lodging executives with expertise in telecommunications and security. The industry views the safety and security of guests and employees as a top priority, and is working closely with… Read the full press release
Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai Wins “The Best New Opening Hotel”, Owner of Kempinski Hotel Haitang Bay Sanya Wins “Best Hotel Top Star” and Kempinski Hotel Yinchuan Wins “The Best MICE hotel” Shanghai, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, has been honoured with the prestigious “The Best Luxury Hotel Brand” at the… Read the full press release
New hires bring valuable congressional, association, and policy experience to new roles Washington, DC, 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, announces the appointment of Maryam Cope and Craig Kalkut as vice presidents of governmental affairs. Kalkut joins… Read the full press release
McLEAN, VA, 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Despite budget cuts and cancellations, the federal government continues to spend $5.9 billion in travel, according to GSA Smart Pay 2013 data. In order to help hotels get a piece of that business and better understand how to do business with the government, HSMAI, in partnership with Federal Hospitality… Read the full press release
Travel & Tourism contributes 9.5% to the global economy in 2013 London, United Kingdom, 2014-03-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel & Tourism’s contribution to the world economy has grown for the fourth consecutive year and is expected to show even stronger growth in 2014. But policies need to be implemented to increase tourism receipts and jobs. That… Read the full press release
Bangkok, 2014-03-20 — /Travel PR News/ — By invitation of the Federal Agency for Tourism of the Russian Federation, a delegation from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), headed by PATA Chief Executive Officer Mr. Martin Craigs and PATA Regional Director – East Asia, Ivy Chee, visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg between 14th- 21st March for… Read the full press release