Washington, D.C., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement in response to Friday’s announcement that the Republic of Chile will enter the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP): “To all of our soon-to-be guests from the beautiful nation of Chile, we in the American travel community say:… Read the full press release
MUNICH and McLEAN, Va., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement which will see it rebrand a 389-key hotel within Munich Airport under its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. The property is the only hotel with a direct link to the main terminal building and is the latest addition to the company’s expanding portfolio… Read the full press release
Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has estimated that the 2014 Chinese New Year holiday period has contributed $117 million to the New Zealand economy. Glenn Wedlock, Auckland Airport’s general manager aeronautical commercial, says the Chinese New Year holiday period, which ran from 31 January to 14 February, was once again a… Read the full press release
Montreal, Canada, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its second edition of the Cargo-XML Manual and Toolkit, providing Cargo-XML standards for the electronic exchange of information that replace traditional Cargo-IMP for the air cargo industry. The toolkit provides electronic message standards that ensure uniformity, clarity, accuracy and economy in electronic… Read the full press release
Alexandria, VA, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole will be a featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014 to be held July 26-30 in Los Angeles, Calif…. Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is supporting Qatar to implement its new tourism strategy through collaboration in the areas of legislation, institutional strengthening, statistics, marketing and capacity building. During an official visit to the country, where he met H.E. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar and attended the… Read the full press release
Charleston, SC, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the official opening of an application site in Charleston for TSA Pre™, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and keep 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a… Read the full press release
Companies sign a multi-year agreement which now includes AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and AERTiCKET, the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany, today announce that they have extended their long standing partnership, and expanded it to AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally. The AERTiCKET… Read the full press release
Newly awarded trucking contract marks milestone in the progress of Emirates SkyCargo’s move to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo is gearing up for the move of its freighter fleet to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) by signing a trucking contract with Dubai-based Allied Transport LLC, an established land… Read the full press release
New name designed to increase brand recognition in order to drive growth by attracting new guests and stimulating visits from existing customers across the breadth of iconic hotel and travel collection Enables Company to enhance its strong customer loyalty and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences Company expects to invest $5.0 million in new brand during first year,… Read the full press release
MADRID, Spain, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The launch of an international campaign against trafficking, the 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting dedicated this year to visa facilitation and the meeting of World Tourism Network on Child Protection, are among UNWTO’s activities during the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 (Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March, 2014). 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting on Visa Facilitation… Read the full press release
Retains #1 ranking in the Middle East, brand value up 34 per cent DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is the most valuable airline brand worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014 that was released this week. The airline,… Read the full press release
Heathrow’s newest cargo facility to handle all freight operations for the carrier DUBAI, UAE / LONDON, UK, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — dnata and Qantas Freight announced today a partnership that will see dnata’s UK business provide the Australian carrier freight ground handling at London’s Heathrow airport. Under the agreement, Qantas Freight will relocate its UK office and all operations… Read the full press release
“Lifestyle Select” Radisson Red brand provides a look at the shape of hotels to come while Quorvus Collection celebrates expertly curated luxury MINNEAPOLIS / BRUSSELS, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at the Radisson® and Radisson Blu® Americas annual business conference, the company… Read the full press release
BRUSSELS, Belgium / MILAN, Italy, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and the Italian fashion house Missoni have mutually agreed to terminate the worldwide Master Licence Agreement for the development and operation of the brand Hotel Missoni, effective 31st December 2013. The existing properties Hotel Missoni Edinburgh and Hotel Missoni Kuwait will cease to operate… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Iberia Maintenance is to provide maintenance services for components of Airbus A320s and A330s aircraft. Under a renewable agreement, the Iberia’s Maintenance Division in Madrid will inspect and repair components of the two aircraft models, covered by client support agreements with Airbus, such as FHS (Flight Hour Services). The maintenance tasks… Read the full press release
Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, has signed an agreement with the Department for Transport to operate the First Capital Connect rail franchise for a further six months. As previously announced, this award means that the First Capital Connect franchise will operate beyond its current planned… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — The pouring of a cup of tea, a black cab beeping and the chimes of Big Ben are all being used in a new TV and interactive online advert to inspire the world to choose Britain for their next holiday. ‘Sounds of GREAT Britain’ is a £2.5 million global film campaign, commissioned… Read the full press release
Denham, UK, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (“IHG”) today announces that Mr David Kappler will retire from the Board and his role as an independent Non-Executive Director of IHG on 31 May 2014. David was appointed to IHG’s Board on 21 June 2004. David will step down as Chairman of the Audit Committee with… Read the full press release
San Francisco, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces the sale of the 383 room InterContinental San Francisco Mark Hopkins¹ (the “Hotel”) to a joint venture between affiliates of Woodridge Capital Partners (“Woodridge”) and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P. (“Oaktree”) for $120m gross cash proceeds. IHG will continue… Read the full press release
Düsseldorf, Germany, 2014-2-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — As usual in hall 9, stand 110 TOP INTERNATIONAL will be exhibiting on the world´s largest tourism fair. This time with a new look and feel. Following a few sneak previews what we have planned. We are looking forward meeting many of you and a successful ITB 2014. Your TOP INTERNATIONAL… Read the full press release
LONDON, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of DreamWorks Animation SKG, will speak at the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit, which takes place in Hainan 24-25 April 2014. Katzenberg will be interviewed by Immediate Past Chairman of WTTC, Geoffrey Kent, on Thursday 24 April. The acclaimed “Geoffrey Kent interviews” at the… Read the full press release
Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UNWTO Secretary-General concluded a 5-day trip to Australia where he met with federal and state government officials as well as main private sector associations and UNWTO Affiliate Members. During his visit, Mr. Rifai underscored the progress made by Australia in converging with UNWTO’s main policy recommendations: supporting travel facilitation, intelligent… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The board of directors of Alaska Air Group has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share to all shareholders of record as of Feb. 25. The dividend—which is 5 cents per share, or 25 percent, higher than the previous quarterly dividend—will be paid on March 11. Air Group began… Read the full press release
SEATTLE, 2014-2-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group’s board of directors has approved several leadership changes in the company’s Legal Division. Herman Wacker, Air Group’s deputy general counsel and managing director of legal, has been elected vice president of legal. Shannon Alberts, managing director of corporate affairs and assistant corporate secretary, has been elected corporate secretary. Kyle… Read the full press release
Twisper (www.twisper.com), the most reliable source for the world’s favorite locations, is now launching Twisper Guides that allow everyday Twisper community members to curate, share and subscribe to personal guides for amazing locations around the world. A first for the travel and tech market, Twisper’s Guides marries the flexibility and creativity of web with the speed… Read the full press release
Amadeus, the leading technology provider for the global travel industry, and Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), a leading global online travel company which uses technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel, today announced the two companies have entered into a new multi-year agreement. Chicago, IL and Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/… Read the full press release
Strength of Boston-Irish links reflected as Shannon delegation is first from outside US received by Mayor Walsh since being sworn in last month BOSTON, Ma., 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has said that the commencement of a new daily service between Logan and Shannon airports will be key to supporting strong business and tourism… Read the full press release
Shannon, Ireland, 2014-2-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) is seeking a joint venture partner to manage its travel retail business under a ten-year contract. The company is issuing the opportunity today via The Moodie Report, with a formal advertisement to appear online and in this week’s edition of The Moodie Report e-Zine (out on Thursday). Click… Read the full press release
JERSEY, 2014-2-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Jersey’s first ever Wetland Centre opened its doors to the public Sunday 2 February, World Wetlands Day. The day marked the culmination of a four-year project to restore the wetland area, and create a visitor centre, around St Ouen’s Pond. The work was undertaken by the National Trust for Jersey, and jointly… Read the full press release