Category Archives: Business

Oakwood Worldwide® received top distinctions in the 20th annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey© conducted by Trippel Survey & Research, LLC

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Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey© Ranks Company Tops in Satisfaction LOS ANGELES, 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is honored to once again receive top distinctions in the 20th annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey© conducted by Trippel Survey & Research, LLC. Oakwood Worldwide received the highest performance score… Read the full news article

Concur announced new features for Concur TripLink

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Companies can now encourage traveler purchasing behavior that aligns with budget objectives Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of spend management solutions and services, today announced new features for Concur TripLink, enabling businesses of all sizes and Travel Management Companies (TMCs) to apply their own gamification strategies to… Read the full news article

Concur announced TripLink integration with Starwood is now live and available to joint customers

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TripLink Integration Delivers Convenience to Business Travelers Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of spend management solutions and services, today announced TripLink integration with Starwood is now live and available to joint customers. One of the world’s leading hotel and leisure companies, Starwood, is just the latest brand… Read the full news article

Concur announced its Travel Management Company (TMC) Preferred Partner program grown by more than three-fold over the last twelve months

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Enhanced Technology, Expanded Portfolio Offerings and Better Client Service all Cited as Key Program Benefits Los Angeles, CA., 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), the world’s leading provider of spend management solutions and services, announced today its Travel Management Company (TMC) Preferred Partner program has grown by more than three-fold over the last twelve… Read the full news article

Concur announced Airbnb and Uber as the latest partners to join its growing platform to improve business travel and streamline expenses

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New Partnerships Reflect Growing Collaborative Consumption Among Business Travelers  Los Angeles, Calif., 2014-7-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of spend management solutions and services, announced Airbnb and Uber as the latest partners to join its growing platform to improve business travel and streamline expenses . With this partnership, the benefits of… Read the full news article

easyJet reports interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2014

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LONDON, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet reports interim management statement for the quarter ended 30 June 2014 A. HIGHLIGHTS:  easyJet performance in the quarter • Revenue per seat grew by 2.7% at constant currency or by 1.7% on a reported basis to £62.47 per seat despite a less benign capacity environment and a significant… Read the full news article

Cape Town International Airport released final scoping report for realigning the airports runway for public comment

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Johannesburg, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town International Airport proposes to realign its runway and construct parallel and rapid exit taxiways. The realignment of the runway would result in a change in the flight paths used by aircraft approaching or departing the airport, and thus the areas around the airport experiencing high noise levels. SRK… Read the full news article

Alaska Air Group, Inc. reports GAAP net income of $165 million on its 2014 second quarter

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Financial Highlights:  Reported record second quarter net income, excluding special items, of $157 million – a 50% increase over the second quarter of 2013. Reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.13 per diluted share, a 53% increase over the second quarter of 2013 and ahead of First Call analyst consensus estimate of $1.11 per share…. Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines to recognize employees with one-time cash award for their hard work related to the Company surpassing Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) goal

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Shares recognition for surpassing Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) goal DALLAS, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today it will recognize Southwest and AirTran Employees with a one-time cash award of $200 each as a thank you for all their hard work related to the Company achieving a 17.1 percent pre-tax… Read the full news article

La Quinta Resort & Club announces multi-million dollar restoration reviving the luster of this iconic desert hideaway

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Desert Landmark Set for Property-Wide Enhancement; Debuts Fall/2014 LA QUINTA, Calif., 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The original desert hideaway, La Quinta Resort & Club, has been a haven to Hollywood stars since it first opened in 1926. Now a multi-million dollar restoration revives the luster of this iconic resort with a fresh, modern look in line… Read the full news article

qualia named Best Australian Hotel/Resort in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents 2014 National Travel Industry Awards

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamilton Island’s luxury resort, qualia has been bestowed the honour of Best Australian Hotel/Resort in the Australian Federation of Travel Agents 2014 National Travel Industry Awards; the premier industry event of the year. The Awards provide the opportunity for the industry to acknowledge the achievements of those who… Read the full news article

Bombardier Inc. implements new organizational structure comprised of four business segments

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Montréal, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, Bombardier Inc. announced the implementation of a new organizational structure, comprised of four business segments: Bombardier Transportation Bombardier Business Aircraft Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Bombardier Aerostructures and Engineering Services Effective immediately, all four business segments will report directly to Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. The… Read the full news article

XOJET, Inc. announces its 2014 mid-year results and the acquisition of additional Challenger 300 aircraft

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On-Demand Private Jet Charter Model Gains Further Traction As Economy Continues Upswing and Clients Turn to ‘Ownership-Free’ Alternatives. San Francisco, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — XOJET, Inc., a leader in private jet charter services, today announced that it is on track to exceed mid-year profitability and growth expectations, delivering 60% increase in core profitability and 3% increase in… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group™ reports on its second quarter results

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CHICAGO, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group™, a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to independent luxury hotels, today announced second quarter results. Over the past three months, the company generated year-to-date increases of 23 percent in reservations revenue, 18 percent in room nights, and 20 percent in bookings for its member hotels, compared… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Group to open fifth hotel in China

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — An agreement has now been signed for a fifth hotel in the country to be located in the multi-million eastern metropolis of Taizhou. The Steigenberger flagship hotel in Taizhou will be housed in the top twelve storeys of the 300-metre City Towers, which will then become the city’s tallest… Read the full news article

IHG announces the next evolution of its Holiday Inn® brand’s Change Your View platform, Journey to Extraordinary

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Iconic Hotel Brand Captures Extraordinary Journeys Of Its Guests Through A Digitally-Led Campaign ATLANTA, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the next evolution of its Holiday Inn® brand’s Change Your View platform,Journey to Extraordinary. This new campaign celebrates the inspiring journeys of its many guests, by sharing their unique narratives through the brand’s first digitally-led, multimedia… Read the full news article

Wizz Air opens its newest Romanian base in Craiova

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5th BASE IN ROMANIA, 1 BASED AIRBUS A320, 6 ROUTES Budapest, Hungary, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today celebrated the opening of its newest Romanian base in Craiova. The airline is initially deploying one Airbus A320 aircraft to be based at Craiova airport operating 4… Read the full news article

ASL Aviation Group and Shannon Airport partner to make Shannon become new base for ASL’s Hercules aircraft operations

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ASL Aviation Group has announced a partnership with Shannon Airport which will see Shannon become a new base for ASL’s Hercules aircraft operations. ASL plans to initially base two L-100 aircraft in Shannon, to be used on missions ranging from oil-spill response to humanitarian aid.  The Hercules’ crews and… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® appointed Scott Garber as director of supplier management

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Scott Garber to lead supply chain management team for global serviced apartment provider LOS ANGELES, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide® the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has appointed Scott Garber as director of supplier management. In this capacity, Garber will work closely with Craig Ryan, managing director of Oakwood Worldwide’s Asia… Read the full news article

Belmond updates business amenities and offers special group rates across its collection of luxury hotels

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LONDON, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Catering to the travel trend for creative event facilities in inspiring destinations, Belmond is updating business amenities and offering special group rates across its curated collection of luxury hotels and travel experiences. Highlights include a new event conservatory at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire and a Highland… Read the full news article

Flybe to introduce twice daily flights from Aberdeen to London City starting October 27th 2014

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has stepped in to secure vital continuity of service for customers using the key Aberdeen to London City route, with twice daily flights starting on Monday, October 27th 2014. Seats are on sale now at www.flybe.com from £49.99 one way including taxes and charges. The news… Read the full news article

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham® ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment by J.D. Power in the 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index study

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Once again, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham®—part of Wyndham Hotel Group and parent company Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN)—has been ranked highest in guest satisfaction in the economy/budget segment by J.D. Power in the 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Within its segment, Microtel Inn & Suites… Read the full news article

Carlson Rezidor signs five new projects in Saudi Arabia and increases its presence in the Kingdom to 22 hotels

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Minneapolis, Minn., 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic and largest hotel groups worldwide, announces the signing of five new projects in Saudi Arabia and increases its presence in the Kingdom to 22 hotels and almost 4,000 rooms in operation and under development. The sophisticated upper upscale brand Radisson Blu and… Read the full news article

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® received three honours at the Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Awards

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Dallas, Texas, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® received three honours at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards, recognising the group’s international marketing campaign created to launch the ultra-luxury hotel collection’s new brand identity. Judged by travel experts, the PATA Gold Awards acknowledge the hospitality industry’s most original initiatives, rewarding projects that… Read the full news article

St. John’s International Airport Authority secures $60 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada

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ST. JOHN’S, NL, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — St. John’s International Airport Authority announced today it has closed a $60 million privately-placed bond issue with institutional investors across Canada. The bonds will bear interest at 3.479% per annum and will mature in 10 years. The bond issue was placed by the SJIAA’s agent CIBC World… Read the full news article

Manchester Airports Group reported another strong performance for the full year ending March 2014

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MANCHESTER, 2014-7-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the owner and operator of the airports of Manchester, London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth, has reported another strong performance for the full year ending March 2014. Terminal transformation projects continue at London Stansted and East Midlands, while Manchester’s passenger growth sees it retain the… Read the full news article

ME IBIZA, primer hotel de “Leading Hotels of the World”en Ibiza

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Se une así al Gran Meliá Fénix y al Gran Meliá Colón en la alianza que reúne a los mejores hoteles del mundo Inaugurado el pasado mes, será el primer establecimiento de Ibiza, tercero de Baleares y el vigésimo de España, en formar parte de la familia de miembros de The Leading Hotels of the… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun

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CHICAGO, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (Playa) today announced plans to introduce the Hyatt Ziva brand to Cancun. Formerly Dreams Cancun, the resort’s multi-million dollar renovation began June 1, and it is expected to reopen in late 2015 as Hyatt Ziva Cancun. The resort… Read the full news article

CVG: Allegiant Travel Company announced additional service from CVG to Phoenix – Mesa and Ft. Lauderdale and expanded service to Orlando, Punta Gorda, and Tampa Bay/St.Pete

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Phoenix and Ft. Lauderdale Service Begins This Fall Cincinnati, OH, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company announces additional service from CVG to Phoenix – Mesa (AZA) and Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) and expanded service to Orlando (ORD), Punta Gorda (PDG), and Tampa Bay/St.Pete (PIE). Allegiant launched service from CVG in February with two flights… Read the full news article

easyJet announced the 25th base in its European network and 2nd in Portugal to open in Porto next year

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LONDON, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Two A320 aircraft will be stationed at Francisco de Sá Carneiro airport, Porto offering enhanced connections across Europe 80 direct jobs to be created in Porto and surrounding region Two A320 aircraft will be stationed at Francisco de Sá Carneiro airport, Porto offering enhanced connections across Europe 80 direct… Read the full news article