Category Archives: Travel Human Resources

Twin brothers pilots at British Airways to retire: 45,000 flying hours; 3.5 years in the air and over two million customers flown

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LONDON, 2017-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Twin brothers who work as British Airways pilots celebrated their 60th birthdays today by walking off their last ever flights, only 30 seconds apart. Captains Jeremy and Nick Hart both fly A320 aircraft on short-haul routes for British Airways. After being born 30 minutes apart they decided a fitting end… Read the full press release

flydubai rolls out new uniform as it enters its ninth year of operation

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Dubai, 2017-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai is excited to announce today the roll out of a new uniform as it enters its ninth year of operation. The new design will be worn by more than 2,500 uniformed staff across the flydubai network; including Pilots, Cabin Crew, Training, Engineering and Maintenance staff as… Read the full press release

Norwegian CFO Frode Foss to leave the company

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Fornebu, Norway, 2017-Jul-08 — /Travel PR News/ — CFO of Norwegian, Frode Foss has decided to leave the company. Vice President Investor Relations, Tore Østby, will take on the position for an interim period. Tore Østby joined Norwegian as Vice President IR in 2014. Foss has been the CFO of Norwegian since the company was… Read the full press release

Aeroflot announces lump-sum signing bonuses for flight-crew employees

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Moscow, Russia, 2017-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s management has taken the decision to introduce new financial incentives for flight-crew employees in the form of lump-sum signing bonuses. The Management Board will implement one-time payments for those joining PJSC Aeroflot in the amount of RUB 650,000 for captains and RUB 350,000 for first officers. These… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya introduces its General Manager and executive team ahead of its opening this summer

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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya introduces its General Manager and executive team ahead of its opening this summer   Team of experienced Four Seasons professionals appointed to lead the luxury hospitality company’s first property in Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait, 2017-Jun-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Just months ahead of its opening later this… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car ranked No. 1 Entry-Level Employer for 2017 for the 10th time

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Thousands of Entry-Level Job Openings at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in 2017 ST. LOUIS, 2017-May-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 10th time, CollegeGrad.com has ranked Enterprise Rent-A-Car the No. 1 Entry-Level Employer for 2017. More than 7,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations throughout the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the U.K. plan to hire nearly 10,000… Read the full press release

Phumeza Nhantsi appointed South African Airways (SAA) new CFO

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Johannesburg, 2017-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has announced the appointment of Ms Phumeza Nhantsi (39) as SAA’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment is effective from 1 May 2017. Ms. Nhantsi was appointed as SAA’s Interim CFO in November 2015 after the position was left vacant following the departure of… Read the full press release

Oman Air launches new initiative for its employees, ‘Wings of Support’

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is pleased to announce a new initiative launched for its employees, ‘Wings of Support’. Suggested by an Oman Air staff, the initiative is an Employee Support Fund which offers and maintains financial sustenance to employees. Staff fall under… Read the full press release

CLIA Announces New Vice President For Public and Government Affairs for Europe

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Washington DC, 2017-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announces that Andreas Chrysostomou has joined the organization as Vice President, Public and Government Affairs for Europe. Chrysostomou will be responsible for managing the department of European Affairs covering these areas, including liaising with European institutions and other bodies or agencies.  He… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways Gives New Roles For Its Senior UAE Nationals

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ABU DHABI, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways today announced new roles and responsibilities for four of its most senior UAE nationals. Ahmed Al Qubaisi, who currently holds the position of Vice President Aero Political and Industry Affairs, will be promoted to Senior Vice President and take on responsibility for International Affairs and… Read the full press release

Michael D. Brown appointed president and CEO of Wyndham Vacation Ownership

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With 25 years’ experience leading hospitality and vacation ownership sales organizations, Brown appointed president and CEO of world’s largest vacation ownership business Parsippany, N.J., 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) has announced the appointment of Michael D. Brown as president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Vacation Ownership effective immediately. Most recently… Read the full press release

Closing ceremony for participants in Bahrain Airport Company’s Supervisory Leadership Program

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Bahrain, 2017-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), held a closing ceremony for participants in its Supervisory Leadership Program, which is designed for supervisors and employees with supervisory role potential. The event, which was held at BAC headquarters, included speeches delivered by BAC… Read the full press release

Melissa Cooper becomes Manager of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport

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Kansas City , 2017-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Kansas City Aviation Department is pleased to announce the transition of Melissa Cooper, A.A.E., to a new role as Manager of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (IATA: MKC). Cooper is now responsible for the overall operation and management of the airport in the heart of… Read the full press release

Take Off Into Work job scheme places its 600th recruit into a job at London City Airport

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LONDON, 2017-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Take Off Into Work job scheme, run by Newham Workplace and London City Airport to help local people into employment, has placed its 600th recruit into a job at the airport. To mark the occasion, the Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales joined Declan Collier, CEO of… Read the full press release

AirBnB Partners With Non-profit Organization to Empower Women in Social Enterprise

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San Francisco, 2017-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Today,  nine women entrepreneurs from Langa Township in Cape Town graduated from a program that will  help them boost their community by providing sustainable accommodation options to global travelers. The graduates are the first class of hosts from iKhaya le Langa, a non-profit aimed at revitalizing the area… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland challenge: finding enough skilled workers to fill hundreds of new jobs

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Message during foundation visit: more skilled workers needed, training is key Oakland, Calif., 2017-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Industrial development will soon create hundreds of new jobs at the Port of Oakland.  The challenge: finding enough skilled workers to fill them.  That was the message Port officials delivered to a visiting delegation from the philanthropic… Read the full press release

Hong Kong International Airport opens new Airport Preschool to provide care and early education for children of airport staff

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HONG KONG, 2017-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Preschool was officially opened at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today, as the latest initiative of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to foster a family-friendly work environment for the airport community. Located on the ground floor of the Airport World Trade Centre adjacent to Terminal… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hong Kong appoints its managing director Marc C. Brugger as the hotel gets ready to open in 2018

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HONG KONG, 2017-Mar-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Marc C. Brugger has been appointed managing director for Rosewood Hong Kong which is scheduled to open in 2018. Mr. Brugger is responsible for assembling the opening team with whom he will manage the ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® property, comprised of 398 hotel guestrooms and 199 Rosewood… Read the full press release

Concur® introduces the first integrated traveler risk management solution featuring 24/7 monitoring services to assist employees anywhere, anytime

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Growing Global Uncertainties, Combined with Concern from the C-Suite to Travel Managers, Drive Increased Demand to Reach Employees Anywhere, Anytime BELLEVUE, WA, 2017-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur®, an SAP company and the world’s leading provider of travel, expense and invoice management solutions, today introduced the first integrated traveler risk management solution featuring the most… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels welcomes Mr. Martin Kwan as Group Director of Purchasing

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Hong Kong, 2017-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has appointed seasoned professional, Mr. Martin Kwan, as Group Director of Purchasing. Heralding over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Martin joins Marco Polo Hotels to lead the expanding hotel group’s efforts in purchasing and procurement for its two brands, Niccolo and Marco Polo Hotels,… Read the full press release

IHG launches new programme to inspire female leaders on their journey to General Manager roles

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Innovative new programme supports high potential female leaders on their journey to General Manager DENHAM, UK, 2017-Mar-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Launching in time for International Women’s Day, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced its new programme, RISE, to inspire female leaders in Australia and New Zealand to ‘lean in’ to General Manager roles…. Read the full press release

DHL To Open 900 New Positions at CVG Hub

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Job fair to be held Saturday, March 4, at CVG Centre Completion of $108 million expansion signals start of extensive hiring Projected growth is expected to increase hub’s work force to more than 3,300 Hebron, KY, 2017-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, today announced it will recruit… Read the full press release

Junior & Senior Cabin Crew positions available for CityJet’s Superjet SSJ100

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BRUSSELS, 2017-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NoBox HR Outsourcing are delighted to announce that will be holding a Recruitment Day for Junior and Senior Cabin Crew positions in Brussels on 1st February 2017. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, operating for our client CityJet who are a dynamic and progressive Airline. Applicants… Read the full press release

Opportunity for women to apply for a career day with Lufthansa as part of Monster.de and Twentieth Century Fox campaign

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Campaign in the context of the #nolimitsforwomen week by Monster and Twentieth Century Fox Winners will be drawn on Monster.de starting 23 January 2017 Diversity is a high priority at Lufthansa Cologne, Germany, 2017-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In the context of a campaign by employment website Monster.de and film distributor Twentieth Century Fox,… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the sixth year in a row

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WHISTLER, BC, 2017-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — For the sixth year in a row, Whistler Blackcomb has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People. The annual competition, judged by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, recognizes employers offering the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people. Organizations honoured are chosen… Read the full press release

CityJet recruitment days for Junior and Senior Cabin Crew positions in Brussels, Belgium

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — NoBox HR Outsourcing are delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting for Junior and Senior Cabin Crew positions for our client CityJet. Recruitment days will be taking place for these positions on the 10th and 17th January in Brussels, Belgium. This is an exciting opportunity to… Read the full press release

dnata honoured with Taqdeer Award for their commitment to employee welfare

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DUBAI, 2016-Dec-29 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata’s UAE cargo operations have been recognised for their commitment to employee welfare by winning the  Taqdeer Award – the world’s first points-based award programme that promotes and celebrates excellence in labour relations. dnata has been awarded a five-star rating in the DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority) and… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide marks its highest rating in the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index

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Global hospitality company consistently recognized for demonstrating leadership and commitment to equality PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) for the Company’s efforts to include Hispanics in employment, procurement, philanthropy and governance. Attaining a score of 90, this year marks… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels one of HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality”

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce it scored a perfect 100 as part of the 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index – an annual report from HRC ranking companies on LGBT-friendly practices and policies. This rank has earned Choice Hotels the distinction of being… Read the full press release

Marriott International named among America’s top corporations for LGBT for the fourth consecutive year

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Bethesda, MD, 2016-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today has been named, for the fourth consecutive year, among America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. (LGBT) equality, by again earning a perfect 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI… Read the full press release