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Vancouver and Guangzhou tourism industry professionals signed cooperation agreement

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Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2013-11-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism industry professionals from Vancouver and Guangzhou signed a five-year commitment yesterday to share research, compare best practices, and provide mutual support for continued efforts to drive tourism demand between the sister cities. Tourism is a vital industry for Vancouver with an estimated value of $6.1 billion. It produces 69,000… Read the full press release

The GBTA Foundation unveiled the new GBTA Airline Crew-Hotel Request for Proposal (RFP)

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New RFP Global Format Ensures Greater Accuracy and Time Savings  Alexandria, VA, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the research and education arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today unveiled the new GBTA Airline Crew-Hotel Request for Proposal (RFP). The new Airline Crew-Hotel RFP is prepared in a global, standard format and is available… Read the full press release

FAA’s Christa Fornarotto to present Sustainability Guidance for airports at 6th Annual Airports Going Green Conference Nov. 12-14, 2013 in Chicago

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-11-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation is pleased to announce that FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Christa Fornarotto, will join us at this year’s Airports Going Green conference to present Sustainability Guidance for airports. The Airports Going Green Conference will be held on November 12-14, 2013 at the Chicago Mart… Read the full press release

WTTC forecasts slower growth for the global travel & tourism industry in 2013

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London, UK, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The global Travel & Tourism industry will grow marginally slower in 2013 than previously indicated, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC forecasts that the total contribution from Travel & Tourism to the world economy will be 2.9% in 2013, down from the 3.2% growth initially forecast in… Read the full press release

The International Air Transport Association calls for global partnership to enhance aviation security

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Istanbul, Turkey, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a partnership between industry, governments and regulators to enhance aviation security by embracing a globally harmonized, risk-based system. “Aviation security stands at a crossroads. Global passenger numbers will be approaching four billion per year by 2017, and the ageing systems and outdated procedures… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group released its October and year-to-date operational results

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Seattle, WA, United States, 2013-11-5 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported October and year-to-date operational results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, and on a combined basis. Detailed information is provided below. ALASKA AIRLINES – MAINLINE Alaska reported a 3.8 percent increase in traffic on a 5.1 percent increase in… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia seeks expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its 2014 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) travel trade show

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ATE will be hosted in Cairns for the first time in 2014 The annual event brings together 600 overseas travel buyers from over 40 countries to meet with around 1,700 Australian delegates Sydney, Australia, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from organisations to manage its premier travel… Read the full press release

Scottish Government shortlisted FirstGroup for the ScotRail franchise competition

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup has been shortlisted for the ScotRail franchise competition by the Scottish Government. The Group currently operates the franchise which provides passenger train services throughout Scotland. The new ten year contract, with a potential break point after five years, will be awarded next year and is expected to start in April… Read the full press release

VisitEngland: domestic overnight holiday trips up by 9% in both Great Britain and England during July 2013, YoY

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London, UK, 2013-11-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today at World Travel Market in London,  VisitEngland, the national tourist board, announced that according to the Great Britain Tourism Survey the number of domestic overnight holiday trips was up by 9 per cent in Great Britain and 9 per cent in England during July this year compared to the same… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group Inc. to hold investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City

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Seattle, United States, 2013-11-1 — /travelprnews.com/ — Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of Alaska Airlines Inc. and Horizon Air Industries Inc., will hold an investor day on Thursday, Nov. 14, in New York City. Remarks by company management will begin approximately at 9:15 a.m. Pacific time / 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. Interested parties… Read the full press release

Aviation Officials Break Ground on 820,000 square foot Cargo Center at O’Hare International Airport

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Chicago, Il, United States, 2013-10-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today (October 30, 2013), Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation​ (CDA) and Erin Gruver, Executive Vice President of Aeroterm LLC​, to break ground on the 820,000 square foot O’Hare International Airport Northeast Cargo Center, a massive development project that will expand and enhance the efficiency of O’Hare’s… Read the full press release

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) released core Principles and Parameters on IATA Resolution 787

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Proposed GBTA-IATA Dialogue Alexandria, VA and Washington DC, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry— today released core Principles and Parameters relating to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) proposed New Distribution Capability (“NDC”) and Resolution 787, and also proposed further dialogue with IATA. “GBTA has closely followed the… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) attended 3rd World Tourism Conference in Malacca, Malaysia

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Malacca, Malaysia, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) attended the third edition of World Tourism Conference, an event jointly organized by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Malaysia in Malacca, Malaysia from 21-23 October 2013. The theme of World Tourism Conference 2013 is “Global Tourism: Game Changers and Pace Setters”. The opening… Read the full press release

GBTA’s 4th GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H2 report: China Business Travel Spend to Increase by 14.3% in 2013

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Despite Slower Than Expected Business Travel Growth, China Remains On Track to Become The World’s Largest Business Travel Market  Shanghai, China, 2013-10-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — GBTA publishes the results of its fourth GBTA BTI™ Outlook – China 2013 H2 report. The GBTA commissioned Rockport Analytics, LLC to create a semi-annual business travel outlook for China. Sponsored by Visa,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to offer non-stop flights from Doha to Miami beginning June 10, 2014

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DOHA, Qatar, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national carrier for Qatar, has announced Miami (IATA code: MIA) to be its sixth destination to the U.S. beginning June 10, 2014.  The airline will offer non-stop flights from its hub in Doha four-times per week aboard a Boeing 777. “The U.S. is a growing market for us… Read the full press release

Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) 46th Annual General Meeting in Doha 5th – 7th November

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Doha, QATAR, 2013-10-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatar Airways is looking forward to hosting the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to  be held in Doha from 5th – 7th November, at the Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. The AGM brings together… Read the full press release

Hospitality investment company RENDE appointed Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by hospitality investment company RENDE to manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Bangkok, scheduled to open 2017. This latest signing marks Rosewood’s ninth management agreement to be announced globally, and fourth this year in the Asia-Pacific region, heralding an unprecedented period of accelerated growth for the group. Rosewood… Read the full press release

The Austrian aviation sector calls on future government to eliminate competitive disadvantages impacting business location Austria

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Representatives of the domestic aviation sector jointly hand over list of demands to the future government Ticket tax is a stumbling block for business and tourism Improved air traffic links to Europe’s railway system is necessary Harmonization of European air traffic control is long overdue Austria, 2013-10-23— /travelprnews.com/ — The domestic aviation industry, which accounts for 80,000… Read the full press release

VIA Rail Canada awards contracts worth $4.5M to local firms for Winnipeg Union Station renovation and LRC car components

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Montréal, Quebec, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — VIA Rail Canada (viarail.ca) announced today that it has signed agreements worth $4.5 million with locally-based Winnipeg companies for the renovation of Winnipeg Union Station as well as for components for its Light, Rapid, Comfortable (LRC) Business Class cars which are used in the Québec City – Windsor corridor. $3.5 million granted… Read the full press release

Thailand’s tourism stakeholders organized Safety and Security brainstorm and forum to help improve standards within the Thai tourism industry

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-10-22— /travelprnews.com/ — The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS) has supported and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has sponsored the two-phase Thailand Tourism Marketing – Safety and Security brainstorm and forum by Thailand’s tourism stakeholders to help improve the safety and security standards within the Thai tourism industry. Organised by the Joint Foreign… Read the full press release

The Steigenberger Hotel Group announced Maxx Hotel Jena will remain open

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group is to retain its dual presence in Jena. Following the expiry of the current lease arrangements at the end of the year, the Maxx Hotel will stay open under the terms of a new management agreement concluded between Steigenberger and the new owners of the property,… Read the full press release

Hotelzon’s Finnish subsidiary granted its fourth Success Company Certificate by the leading business publication Kauppalehti magazine

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Richmond, UK, 2013-10-18— /travelprnews.com/ — The Finnish subsidiary of Hotelzon International has been granted its fourth Success Company Certificate by the Kauppalehti magazine, a leading business publication, for its excellent financial performance. The previous certificates were awarded in 2010, 2011 and 2012. On an annual basis, Kauppalehti’s Balance Consulting analysis unit, specialising in providing financial statement databases… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority officially opened the realigned McCall Way

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Calgary, AB, 2013-10-17— /travelprnews.com/ — Today, The Calgary Airport Authority officially opened the realigned McCall Way. The new route, which includes an underpass, provides access for airport partners located in the business park off McCall Way and Aerial Place. In conjunction, the underpass infrastructure accommodates the construction of a new taxiway, which will connect the existing airfield… Read the full press release

General Electric, McDonald’s USA, General Motors and Southwest Airlines Adopt Public Relations Research Standards

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Gainesville, Fl., 2013-10-17— /travelprnews.com/ — Four companies that are major buyers of public relations research and measurement services have adopted the first round of standards proposed by an international coalition leading the development of such standards.  The corporations requiring public relations research providers to meet the standards include General Electric, McDonald’s USA, General Motors and Southwest Airlines…. Read the full press release

Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) granted anti-trust immunity to Japan Airlines, Finnair and British Airways joint venture

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Tokyo, Japan, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has today granted anti-trust immunity to a joint business between Japan Airlines, Finnair and British Airways.  This paves the way for Finnair to join the existing joint business between Japan Airlines and British Airways. The agreement will allow all three airlines to cooperate… Read the full press release

Britain’s local bus services operator First UK Bus is key partner in two new areas to receive funding from the Department for Transport

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013-10-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — First UK Bus, the operator of one in five of Britain’s local bus services, is a key partner in two new areas to receive funding from the Department for Transport. On 10 October the bus minister, Baroness Kramer, revealed the designation of four new Better Bus Areas (BBAs) in Merseyside, York,… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed outerbridge crossing repavement project three weeks early

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New York, NY, United States, 2013-10-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will complete its pavement replacement project at the Outerbridge Crossing tonight, October 10, and resume 24/7 operations at the 85-year-old span connecting Perth Amboy, NJ to Staten Island tomorrow morning. Overnight closures of the span and aggressive efforts by… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group announced it signed six multi-development franchise agreements in Germany

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Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has concluded a multi-development franchise agreement with Bierwirth & Kluth Hotelmanagement GmbH to develop five hotels across Germany. The first hotel under the agreement – Holiday Inn Hamburg – City Nord – has already been signed. This is… Read the full press release

Report: Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) is valuable provincial asset worth $1.27 billion to Nova Scotia economy in 2012

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Halifax, N.S., Canada, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport (HSIA) is a valuable provincial asset worth $1.27 billion to the Nova Scotia economy in 2012, according to the latest economic impact report, released today. This represents an additional $13 million in economic output over the previous year. “Together, the Airport Authority and all of our… Read the full press release

Local Babel Russia empowering Travel Brands to source new opportunities at MITT 2014

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2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — LocalBabel.com, the specialist provider of customised marketing services, local market intelligence and business liaison, for businesses venturing into new markets, is set to make that difference for twenty select travel brands from around the world who will be invited to Moscow’s 21ST International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). “Russia may well be… Read the full press release