Category Archives: Travel Education & Courses

easyJet opened this year’s application process for its award-winning European graduate recruitment programme

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Airline invites graduates to apply for 2015 high-flying European training programme LONDON, 2014-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest and Europe’s leading airline, has today opened this year’s application process for its award-winning European graduate recruitment programme. The European Graduate Programme, which launched in 2011 and is now in its fourth successive… Read the full press release

British Airways seeks graduates to join one of its six schemes in 2015 and offer them a world of opportunity

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Could you: • Source booties for sniffer dogs?* • Commission a sleeper suit for a horse with a skin condition? • Select the right brand of chocolates for an in-flight treat? If your answer is ‘yes, I’d give it a go’, then one of the UK’s best loved brands needs you! LONDON, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full press release

British Airways announced 10% Christmas discount for full- motion flight simulator experience gift vouchers booked between November 15 and December 15, 2014

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LONDON, 2014-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Give the gift of flight this Christmas with a British Airways full- motion flight simulator experience. To get into the festive spirit the airline is offering a special 10 per cent Christmas discount for gift vouchers booked between November 15 and December 15, 2014. A once in a… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group launches bespoke training programme for the food and beverage teams in its hotels across Asia, Middle East and Africa and Greater China

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Denham, UK, 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have launched a bespoke training programme for the food and beverage (F&B) teams in its hotels across the Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) and Greater China regions. The programme, initially rolled out with more than 10 courses incorporating over 500 video lessons,… Read the full press release

TravelClick to present two free webinars on how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns

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NEW YORK,  2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, will present two free webinars on October 1 to discuss how hoteliers can maximize their return on investment on media and advertising campaigns. TravelClick media experts John Hach, Senior Vice President, Global Product Management and… Read the full press release

Intern from London City Airport’s Community Internship programme awarded three month, paid contract at The Docklands Equestrian Centre

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LONDON, 2014-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Community Internship programme run by London City Airport has placed its first intern. The Docklands Equestrian Centre has become the first organisation to receive an intern from the programme, spearheaded by the airport in partnership with the University of East London (UEL). Fred Turuka, awarded a… Read the full press release

Wizz Air, Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, University of Debrecen and Pharma-Flight Kft. partner to establish flight training program

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-9-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hungarian Ministry ofForeign Affairs and Trade, the University of Debrecen and Pharma-Flight Kft., to establish an ATO-certified pilot school for talented individuals willing to pursue a career in aviation…. Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. launches series of educational initiatives to accelerate China’s progress toward building a knowledge-based economy

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Marriott joins forces with 100 Chinese colleges to offer over 20,000 hospitality training opportunities in the next four years    Tianjin, China, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today at the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin, Marriott International, Inc., a world-leading hotel group with over 70 properties in China, announced it has launched… Read the full press release

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence by the International Civil Aviation Organization for the Middle East

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) continues to win accolades from leading industry bodies, as it announces today that it has been selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region. As such,… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways now accepts applications for the first Chicago-area iteration of its successful eight-week introduction to aviation “I Can Fly” program

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San Francisco, CA, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways is welcoming applications for the first Chicago-area iteration of its successful “I Can Fly” program, an eight-week introduction to aviation for high school juniors and seniors. “I Can Fly,” a program run by Cathay Pacific in many ports around the world since 2003, invites high… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for thousands of franchisees

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of a new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for  thousands of franchisees. Available at no additional cost to… Read the full press release

The Asian Development Bank, Guilin Institute of Tourism and Pacific Asia Travel Association to host training programme for travel industry professionals in Guilin, Guangxi, China

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BANGKOK, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with the Guilin Institute of Tourism (GIT) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) are delighted to invite travel industry professionals to attend the ADB-Phnom Penh Plan (PPP) for Development Management Learning Programme on “Tourism Management in the Greater Mekong Subregion.” The five-day… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide® to award six students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

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Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Fund Assists Six Children of Company Associates LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award six dedicated and exemplary students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program,… Read the full press release

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management and Hotel ICON launch “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms Design Competition – The Room of the Future”

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HONG KONG, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the success of the first round of “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms” Competition last year, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announces design as the theme of the upcoming competition. The “Tomorrow’s Guestrooms Design Competition – The Room of the Future” will… Read the full press release

ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak comments on TSA announcement to transfer Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Program oversight to the assistant administrator for Training and Workforce Engagement (TWE)

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WASHINGTON, 2014-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ —The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement today from ALPA president Capt. Lee Moak in response to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announcement that it will transfer Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Program oversight to the assistant administrator for Training and Workforce Engagement (TWE). “The Air… Read the full press release

500 underprivileged young people celebrated their graduation from the Cathay Pacific “I Can Fly” Programme 2014 at Kowloon Park

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HONG KONG, 2014-8-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Five-hundred young people gathered to celebrate their graduation from the Cathay Pacific “I Can Fly” Programme 2014 at Kowloon Park on 2 August. The event was the finale of a three-month programme that included aviation training, social service projects, flying lessons in Australia and a delivery flight from… Read the full press release

Jimbaran Bay Cooking Academy opens at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay on August 4, 2014

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Bali’s only resort with a stand-alone cooking school Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Indonesia, 2014-7-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Delicious local food is one of Bali’s most famous attractions, and now visitors can take home the authentic flavours of Indonesian cuisine, thanks to the new Jimbaran Bay Cooking Academy, opening August 4, 2014, atFour Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay…. Read the full press release

UNWTO and Griffith Institute for Tourism to disseminate tourism knowledge in Asia and the Pacific

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Madrid, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Disseminating tourism knowledge, enhancing the expertise on tourism and climate change and advancing sustainable tourism in Asia and the Pacific are some of the areas of cooperation agreed between the Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) and UNWTO (Madrid, Spain, 21 July 2014). The cooperation agreement was signed by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, and the… Read the full press release

Jill and Paul Kirwin donate $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation 2014 Annual Giving Campaign

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Washington, DC, 2014-7-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jill and Paul Kirwin contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign. The Annual Giving Campaign is the Foundation’s yearly key fundraiser that supports its core missions, including providing scholarships to hospitality management students, funding important research in areas such as room… Read the full press release

London City Airport in the Royal Docks with the Museum of London Docklands to develop Key Stage 2 learning module designed for use in classroom teaching

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Major Newham employer develops learning resource for primary schools. LONDON, 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Primary school pupils in the London borough of Newham are to benefit from a pioneering project, as the private sector constructively engages with the education agenda. London City Airport in the Royal Docks has worked with the Museum of London… Read the full press release

PATA, The Netherlands Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries and Travelife launched series of training courses for tour operators and advisors across Asia

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More than 175 Companies and Advisors in Thailand and Myanmar Trained BANGKOK, 2014-7-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), The Netherlands Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI), and Travelife have kicked off their co-operation with a series of training courses for tour operators and advisors. The trainings took place following the signing of… Read the full press release

The Indianapolis Airport Authority and Republic Airways partner to create unique opportunity for local students to receive career mentoring from aviation professionals

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Spots still available in week-long mentoring camp that supports STEM learning objectives and offers underserved students hands-on aviation experience and career mentoring INDIANAPOLIS, 2014-6-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has once again joined forces with Indianapolis-based Republic Airways in creating a unique opportunity for local students to receive career mentoring from… Read the full press release

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 press release

Ethiopian Aviation Academy voted the 2014 ”Airline Training Services Provider of the Year” by the African Airlines Association

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that Ethiopian Aviation Academy has been voted the 2014 ”Airline Training Services Provider of the Year” by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA). The Award was presented to Ethiopian Aviation Academy Managing Director, Mr. Samuel… Read the full press release

Serena Hotels conducts intensive refresher training for its naturalists and driver guides in Tanzania

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Ever thought a guide would need essential training? Yes they do! Kigali, Rwanda, 2014-04-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Serena Hotels has recently conducted a two- week intensive, refresher training for its naturalists and driver guides in Tanzania. The training, now in its second phase was conducted in partnership with Trend Africa, a South African company owned… Read the full press release

British Airways adds new full-motion Airbus A320 simulator

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LONDON, 2014-04-24 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has powered up its newest flight simulator, taking the number used by the airline to train its pilots to 18 – the highest ever. To mark hitting the record number the airline has released photos showing flight simulators dating back to the 1930s. The new addition, a… Read the full press release

Knowsley Engineering Apprentices first to participate in new Apprenticeship programme run by Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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LIVERPOOL, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Two young Engineering Apprentices from Knowsley are the first to participate in a new Apprenticeship programme being run by Liverpool John Lennon Airport, having been selected from a number of applicants keen to seek a career at the Airport. Laurence Corris aged 19 and Jordan Metcalf aged 16, applied… Read the full press release

Azamara Club Cruises and Compass Speakers team up to enhance onboard experience with enrichment programs

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Destination-Immersive Voyages Complemented with Compelling Food for Thought MIAMI, 2014-04-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Azamara Club Cruises, the cruise line known for providing guests with destination-immersive experiences throughout the world, is enhancing its onboard experience through a new partnership with Compass Speakers and Entertainment Inc. The collaboration marries Azamara’s range of culture-rich voyages with a… Read the full press release

The seventh annual Airports Going Green Conference will be held at Westin River North in downtown Chicago on November 3-5, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark your calendars for the seventh annual Airports Going Green Conference on November 3-5, 2014.  The conference will be held at the Westin River North in downtown Chicago.  The sustainability achievements at O’Hare International Airport will be showcased in an airfield tour held on November 5th, the final day of the conference. Airports… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to host free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, April 18, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you interested in operating a restaurant or shop at O’Hare or Midway International Airports, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s your chance to get informed! O’Hare Concourse C The Chicago Department of Aviation​ (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop… Read the full press release