Category Archives: Business

TravelClick to present two free webinars on June 11 on how to get most out of Metasearch

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NEW YORK, 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present two free webinars on June 11 to discuss the growth outlook and trends across Metasearch sites, including best practices for improving your Metasearch results. Curtis Brewer, Vice President of Reservations Solutions at TravelClick,… Read the full news article

Avis Car Rental announced its 20th anniversary in Argentina

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-6-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today announced its 20th anniversary in Argentina. Established in 1994 with two corporate locations – one at Ezeiza International Airport and the other in the city of Buenos Aires – and six licensees in other parts of the country, Avis Car Rental today boasts more… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport welcomes Ryanair’s plan to add five routes onto its winter schedule this year

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Shannon Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Ryanair that it is to add five routes onto its winter schedule this year as another significant boost for the airport. The airport’s winter schedule, which starts at the end of October, will see Ryanair retain its new Paris, Berlin, Fuerteventura, Warsaw… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Melco Crown Philippines to build Hyatt City of Dreams Manila

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CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation (“Melco Crown Philippines”) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate and Melco Crown Philippines have entered into a management agreement for Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, which will consist of two hotel towers and is expected to open in 2014. “We… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation named Julienne Smith as SVP of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America

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CHICAGO, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Julienne Smith will serve as Hyatt’s senior vice president of franchise and managed development for Hyatt Place and Hyatt House in North America, effective July 15. Smith, who will be based in Hyatt’s corporate office in Chicago, will report to B. Anthony Isaac,… Read the full news article

Hugh Sumner: Gatwick will be “road and rail ready” for a second runway by 2021 with no additional cost to the taxpayer

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LONDON, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Unveiling Gatwick Airport’s transformational public transport improvements today, Hugh Sumner – the mastermind behind London 2012’s transport infrastructure – said Gatwick will be “road and rail ready” for a second runway by 2021, with no additional cost to the taxpayer. Transport improvements include: A train to central London every 2.5… Read the full news article

Star Alliance welcomed passengers to its new home in Heathrow – The new Terminal 2 | the Queen’s Terminal

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First passengers arrive at Star Alliance’s new home at Heathrow LONDON, 2014-6-4 — /Travel PR News/ — The new Terminal 2 – the home of Star Alliance at Heathrow – threw open its doors to welcome its first passengers, marking the start of a new travel experience for the 12 million Star Alliance passengers who pass through… Read the full news article

Swissport and the 2nd largest Russian carrier Transaero Airlines sign five year Global Framework Agreement for worldwide ground handling services

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, and  Transaero Airlines (Transaero), the second largest Russian carrier, announce the signing of a five year Global Framework Agreement for worldwide ground handling services. Swissport received the “Preferred Supplier” status from Transaero. Both companies are looking forward… Read the full news article

American Airlines, FedEx Express, UPS, Airlines for America to co-host 71st IATA AGM in Miami from 7 June – 9 June 2015

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Doha, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that American Airlines, FedEx Express and UPS will host the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in conjunction with Airlines for America, the trade association for the US airline industry. The event will draw the top leadership… Read the full news article

Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu named new chairman of IATA Board of Governors

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Doha, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air Canada, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Rovinescu succeeds Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, whose one-year term expired at the… Read the full news article

Ty Speer named President and CEO of Tourism Vancouver

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Vancouver, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Vancouver Board Chair Bob Lindsay (owner, Lift Bar Grill View) announces the appointment of Mr. Ty Speer (48) as president and CEO of the 111-year-old destination marketing and management organization. Speer joins Tourism Vancouver from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games where he was Deputy CEO before accepting his… Read the full news article

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) adopted new graphic look to better reflect its new dynamism and focus

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New Identity Conveys New Focus, Unity and Shared Purpose of Broader Membership Base Washington, DC, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has adopted a new graphic look to better reflect its new dynamism and focus. The change is a timely illustration of the association’s new operating model that immediately affords… Read the full news article

AH&LA and Asian American Hotel Owners Association released national study on the impacts of extreme local wage initiatives on the U.S. hotel industry

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Potential increases could cost industry thousands of jobs, billions in economic impact Washington, DC, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) today released a groundbreaking new national study on the impacts of extreme local wage initiatives on the U.S. hotel industry and small… Read the full news article

Warwick International Hotels member The Melody Hotel becomes the official partner of ABBA The Museum in Stockholm

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Stockholm, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The Melody Hotel, member of Warwick International Hotels (WIH), is the official hotel partner with the only museum in the world dedicated to the famous Swedish band: ABBA. A strong partnership has been built between the two establishments to offer their guests an ultimate experience of music, fun and… Read the full news article

IHG launched three dynamic events designed to bring to life the themes of its latest trends report ‘3D Connected Traveller Series’

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Trio of events highlight the need for global brands to deliver a globally coherent, locally relevant and personalised offering  Buckinghamshire,UK, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has launched its ‘3D Connected Traveller Series’: three dynamic events designed to bring to life the themes of IHG’s latest trends report, : The key to building… Read the full news article

Marriott plans to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects over the next several years

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Rapid Global Expansion Strategy Leads the Industry. New York, New York, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced plans to significantly grow its global portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands.  Accounting for nearly 25 percent of the company’s system-wide pipeline, Marriott expects to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects… Read the full news article

SkyTeam projects 18% increase in membership cooperation for the year 2014

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Alliance enhances customer experience through improved connectivity and airport services DOHA, 2014-6-2 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, projects an increase of 18% in membership cooperation for the year 2014. The increase is the result of more codeshares and bilateral agreements amongst its member airlines, benefiting global customers by offering more destinations… Read the full news article

HSMAI and Nor1 released white paper “Engaging the Traveler in Real Time: Ancillary Revenue, Upselling, and the Mobile Platform”

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McLEAN, VA, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), in partnership with Nor1, the technology leader in upsell solutions, today released a new white paper entitled, “Engaging the Traveler in Real Time: Ancillary Revenue, Upselling, and the Mobile Platform.” Use of mobile devices has skyrocketed. In 2014, estimates show that 40… Read the full news article

Philippine Airlines plans to double flight frequencies to Canada following air talks between both countries’ negotiating panels

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Manila, Philippines, 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is eyeing to double its flight frequencies to Canada following the successful conclusion of air talks between negotiating panels both countries. With the Philippine government panel securing an additional seven flight frequencies per week to Canada, PAL said it will file its manifestation before… Read the full news article

Amadeus publishes its 2013 Global Report

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The new Global Report integrates the content of the former Annual and Sustainability reports. As a leading technology provider, Amadeus touches the travel experience of over 1 million travelers daily. Report details commitment to making a sustainable contribution to the industry and societies in which Amadeus operates Amadeus is committed to innovation and invested 16.5%… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. president Arne Sorenson to present at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Conference on June 3

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Remarks to be Webcast. Bethesda, Md., 2014-5-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Arne Sorenson, president and chief executive officer at Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), will speak at the 2014 Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference on Tuesday, June 3.  Mr. Sorenson’s presentation will be at approximately 9:15 a.m., Eastern Time, and will be… Read the full news article

TravelClick’s May 2014 North American Hospitality Review: The hotel industry continued on its positive growth trajectory in the Q2-2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel industry continued on its positive growth trajectory in the second quarter 2014 and for the next 12 months, showing gains in both occupancy and average daily rate (ADR), according to data from the May 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and… Read the full news article

Robert H. Gleason reappointed Board Chair of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer

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SAN DIEGO, 2014-5-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Robert H. Gleason has been reappointed Board Chair of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. The City Council unanimously approved his reappointment on May 21, 2014. Gleason was originally appointed to the Board by former San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders in 2009… Read the full news article

Adventure Travel Trade Association launched new online store offering its original research papers and data for download and purchase

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SEATTLE, WA, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) launched a new online store this week where association members and other organizations in the travel industry can download original research papers and data. As a benefit to members of the ATTA, many downloads are available free of charge, while others within the industry… Read the full news article

ALPA warns proposed DOT rule regarding airfare advertisements may lead to less transparency, increased airfares, and harm U.S. aviation jobs

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WASHINGTON, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) May 21 announcement about its notice of proposed rulemaking regarding airfare advertisements. The DOT released a 118-page proposed rule yesterday that claims to benefit the traveling public. In ALPA’s view, on… Read the full news article

airberlin appoints Helmut Weixler COO and Accountable Manager

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Berlin, Germany, 2014-5-28 — /Travel PR News/ — From 1st August 2014, Helmut Weixler (56) will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Accountable Manager at airberlin. He will be taking over from Helmut Himmelreich (62) who is leaving the business for personal reasons. Until 1st August, Oliver Lackmann (45), Postholder Flight Operations, will… Read the full news article

Emirates marks 10 years of operations to Austria

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Vienna, AUSTRIA, 2014-5-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, operated a one-off A380 service last night to mark its 10-year anniversary and continued commitment to Austria. This important milestone signals the first ever commercially scheduled A380 service to Vienna International Airport. Emirates has been flying to Austria since May… Read the full news article

Swissport plans to move load control services to its existing “Central Load Control” locations

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-5-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, today announced its plan to increasingly move load control services to its existing “Central Load Control” (CLC) locations over the coming years. This will allow Swissport to further combine and raise… Read the full news article

Captain Craig Drew appointed VP Flight Operations at Southwest Airlines

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DALLAS, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced this week that Captain Craig Drew has been named Vice President Flight Operations. In his new role, effective June 2, Drew will be responsible for the airline’s flight operations functions, which include 10 Pilot Bases nationwide, Crew Scheduling, and the Flight Training Center. “Craig has a strong… Read the full news article

Bombardier Aerospace unveiled the first of 30 enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft ordered by American Airlines Group Inc.

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American Airlines the first to benefit from enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft that offers up to 5.5 per cent lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation CRJ900 aircraft Montréal, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace today unveiled the first of 30 enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft ordered by American Airlines Group Inc. in December 2013. The purchase agreement also included options on an additional… Read the full news article