2013-08-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) hosted a group of Management students at Bahrain Polytechnic for three months to support and train the young Bahrainis in meeting the requirements of their graduation projects. During their internship, the students benefited from the knowledge and expertise of the professional team at the Strategy Implementation and Business… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Education & Courses
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s Succeed Through Service global youth engagement program opened for submissions
CHEVY CHASE, Md., 2013-08-03— /travelprnews.com/ — Engage. Inspire. Contribute. These three principles continue to guide the Succeed Through Service global youth engagement program created by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. as part of its Community Footprints social responsibility commitment. All 80 hotels, as well as The Ritz-Carlton residences and destination clubs, are engaged in Succeed Through Service… Read the full press release
AAAE/ACE-Security Training Course October 22-25 2013 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport Illinois
CHICAGO, 2013-07-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is pleased to present the AAAE/ACE-Security Training Course to be held October 22-25, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The ACE-Airport Security Training Course is a 3.5 day program and provides a comprehensive review of the ACE-Airport Security modules in preparation for the 100… Read the full press release
Host Hotels and Resorts vice president Minaz Abji donated $10,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation
2013-07-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — Minaz Abji, executive vice president of Host Hotels and Resorts, Inc., contributed $10,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2013 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. This is Abji’s second donation at the Leadership Gift level. Abji previously made five… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines’ Black Employee Resource Group and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to encourages students to achieve their educational goals
‘Pledge It. Prove It. Take Flight.’ Event encourages students to achieve their educational goals SEATTLE, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — The voices of 605 students pledging to work hard, believe in themselves and graduate from high school filled Alaska Airlines’ hangar today and briefly masked the sound of airplanes taking off outside at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The… Read the full press release
Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices trained in conjunction with Newquay Cornwall Airport graduated after two-year programme
2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first group of Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices to be trained in conjunction with Newquay Cornwall Airport have graduated after a two-year programme and all are now in work with aviation maintenance companies in Cornwall and elsewhere in the UK and Europe. The programme was delivered by Resource Group working with its aviation… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office presents training workshop certificates to industry partners
2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has recently organized the “Effective Travel Agency Supervisory Management Workshop” and “Technique in Handling Dissatisfied Customer Workshop for Tour Guides”, two professional training sessions for travel industry partners in response to the city’s booming tourism development. MGTO held a certificate presentation ceremony today (June 6) for the… Read the full press release
ADAC Led A Comprehensive Tour For Students To Promote The Aviation Industry With Younger Generations
Al Yasmina School grade 2 students tour of the Capital’s airport to experience the potential of this dynamic industry in the coming year Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-06-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of its commitment to promoting the aviation industry with younger generations, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), with the support of Etihad Airways, welcomed… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila Invites All Food Lovers To A Series Of Cooking Classes At Benjarong This June
BENJARONG ROYAL THAI RESTAURANT HOLDS COOKING CLASSES 2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thai culture boasts of a vibrant combination of regal traditions, scenic attractions and majestic artistry. But the most remarkable of all is Thai cuisine prepared by natural artisans of gastronomy. Thai dishes from centuries old recipes feature an abundance of herbs and spices, resulting to… Read the full press release
IHG Partners with IIMT, Expands Existing IHG Academy Programme Across India
Delhi, India, 2013-05-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — InterContinental Hotels Group IHG today announced a formal partnership with the Institute for International Management and Technology (IIMT) which expands IHG’s existing IHG Academy programme across India. India’s workforce, those between 15 and 64, is expected to rise to 67 percent in 2020 and the challenge is to turn those people into… Read the full press release
Macau Government Tourist Office organizes tourism sector training workshops
2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Upon consultation with various tourism-related associations to discuss training needs of local tourism sector, and after careful assessment, Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) organizes tourism sector training workshops specifically for tour guides and travel agency supervisors or managers, to equip them with the proficiency to enhance service quality and work efficiency, thus… Read the full press release
Houston Airport System’s Aviation Club Grants scholarship Assistance to Students
2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Just six months after its formation, the Houston Airport System’s Aviation Club has already granted scholarship assistance to four members of its inaugural class. The four students from Sterling High School were each awarded a $2,600 scholarship at a celebratory event held on May 16, 2013. “Programs like the Houston Aviation Club… Read the full press release
Marriott Foundation Support China’s Youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative
$6.5 Million Investment to Expand Opportunities for Youth through the China Hospitality Education Initiative. 2013-05-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has committed 40.5 million RMB ($6.5 million) over five years to support China’s youth through the Marriott China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI). The purpose of this initiative is to enhance… Read the full press release
Dusit Thani Manila: Learn ancient Thai desserts recipes at Benjarong
2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dessert is an art. Embrace your inner artist and learn the essentials of concocting and carving sweet desserts from ancient Thai recipes at Benjarong this summer as Thai chef Suwanna Puangdee shares her passion for creating Thai delicacies. To be held every Saturday of May from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. is… Read the full press release
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Promotes Educational Tourism with the launch of Apps, Website
BANGKOK, 2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has initiated another key marketing strategy targeting young travellers and visitors seeking a more in-depth educational experience from their visit to Thailand. Addressing a press conference, Mrs. Vilaiwan Twichasri, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, said the apps and website will help young… Read the full press release
Hilton Worldwide Invests in Franchisees with Six-Part ‘Regional Owner Connection’ Series
Events Bring Together Brand Leaders, Hotel Owners, Management Company Representatives and Corporate Partners for Networking and Continuing Education MCLEAN, Va., 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — A six-city tour of ‘Regional Owners Connections’ hosted by Hilton Worldwide ended in Toronto last week, the latest continuing education and networking event for executive Team Members, management company representatives and ownership groups. … Read the full press release
New Full Flight Simulator at Budapest Airport
2013-04-25— /travelprnews.com/ — Construction works are underway at full speed at Budapest Airport with the new flight simulator training center to be installed and inaugurated early May this year. Dutch Flight Simulation Company b.v. (FSC) has signed a ten-year contract to lease the building that will accommodate a state-of-the-art Airbus A320 full flight simulator and a… Read the full press release
&Beyond to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A leader in responsible tourism and conservation, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has been invited to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013 (BICST). On April 18, &Beyond Group Conservation Manager Les Carlisle will be speaking on the company’s expertise in tourism that benefits both conservation and local communities…. Read the full press release
UK Civil Aviation Authority announces changes to the pilot exam programme
2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published details of changes to the ground-based exam programme taken by students training for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). The changes follow extensive consultation with pilot representative bodies. Under the new exam schedule the number of exam papers sat by a student will increase… Read the full press release
Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies Spreads Awareness to Students about the Aviation Sector of the UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — In line with its strategy to develop the aviation sector of the U.A.E and the region, Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) held informative aviation sessions to Diploma and High School level students in Abu Dhabi last month at its headquarters in Al Bateen… Read the full press release
Area Youth Land at Logan for Transportation Expo
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Key Disciplines for Careers in Aviation and Maritime BOSTON, 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than 900 area students attended the Aviation & Maritime STEM Education Expo at Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday April 3. The Expo is a dynamic educational event where representatives from industry, government and academia introduced students… Read the full press release
PATA Youth Forum to tap into the industry leaders insights on how consumers find, search and connect to travel in the future
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Under the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – the Future of Tourism,” the PATA Youth Forum will tap into the insights of industry leaders on how consumers will find, search and connect to travel in the future. Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at… Read the full press release
The CAA has launched a new training package focusing on the maintenance of core pilot flying skills
2013-03-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Improved cockpit monitoring amongst flight crew – where pilots check each others’ actions and the aircraft’s response – is an important tool in reducing the number of potential safety incidents, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said today. With the aviation industry increasingly seeking safety gains by focusing on the maintenance of… Read the full press release
PATA will organise the PATA Youth Forum, with the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – The Future of Tourism
Bangkok, 2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organise the PATA Youth Forum, with the theme, “Search, Connect, Experience – The Future of Tourism.” Hosted by the College of Innovation at Thammasat University, the Forum will take place Thursday April 25 at Sri Burapa Auditorium, Thammasat University, Tha Pra Chan Campus, Bangkok…. Read the full press release
Lufthansa trains 747-8 pilots on an energy-efficient flight simulator
2013-03-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — It is the place where future pilots practise before flying the real thing. Simulator training is an integral part of pilot training. The Lufthansa Group naturally has a vested interest in training its pilots on the best and most advanced simulators. These are operated by Lufthansa Flight Training. But that is not… Read the full press release
FirstGroup’s Graduate Scheme Attracts Record Number of Applicants
2013-03-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, today revealed that its UK graduate scheme has attracted 1,000 applications this year – a new record for the company. FirstGroup will begin its selection process in the coming weeks and from September, 15 graduates will begin working for the company… Read the full press release
New Annual Medical Conference To Launch in Houston in 2014
New Conference Part of Larger Initiative to Raise Global Profile of City’s Medical Industry HOUSTON, 2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) announced a new initiative today to create an annual medical conference that will raise the global profile of Houston as a medical hub while generating new revenue for the… Read the full press release
HLABEKISA COMMUNITY FINDS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE IN NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
2013-03-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Hlabekisa community in Mpumalanga (a rural community 20km or 12 miles from the world renowned Kruger National Park) is celebrating the opening of the Anton Bilton High School, thanks to the Africa Foundation,&Beyond’s social development partner, and through the generous donation of &Beyond guests Lisa and Anton Bilton. Government representatives, Africa Foundation staff,… Read the full press release
Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot® Volunteer Program Takes Off in Schools Nationwide Inspiring More Than 412,000 Students Since Program’s Inception
2013-02-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced the official kickoff of its award-winning Adopt-A-Pilot® program where thousands of fifth-grade students “adopt” Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways Pilots. Through this unique volunteer program, Pilots commit their resources and time from February through May to educate students through aviation-themed activities related to math, science, and other core… Read the full press release
Jersey: A new surf center opens in the heart of St Ouen’s Bay securing 12 jobs
2013-02-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — A new local surf company will operate from the Watersplash this spring, taking over the lease from the Jersey Surf School. The ‘Splash Surf Center’ will be managed by local waterman and surfer Chester Mackley, and will offer surfing lessons to groups, schools and individuals. Mackley said; ‘I am really excited to… Read the full press release