Category Archives: Travel Management

IHG announces the opening of its newest UK hotel — Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Developed by L+R Hotels, IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest UK hotel, managed by Atlas Hotels – Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Just a ten-minute walk from Bicester Village, a top UK shopping destination, a five-minute drive from Bicester town centre and with free on-site parking for guests,… Read the full press release

IHG® announces the opening of Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, Malaysia

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (05 OCTOBER 2020) announces the opening of Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, the first under the brand in Johor and the third in Malaysia. This 335-room new built hotel is part of Komtar… Read the full press release

Emirates launches suite of connectivity options for trade partners around the world

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has launched a suite of connectivity options for its trade partners around the world to easily and directly access the airline’s rich content and other services. Developed using IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) standards, the Emirates Gateway is available via the recently launched Emirates Partners Portal. Adnan Kazim,… Read the full press release

Emirates to resume flights to Budapest, Bologna, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Lyon from Dubai

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (from 21 October), Bologna (1st November), Dusseldorf (1st November), Hamburg (1st November) and Lyon (4th November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations, and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai. The addition of these five destinations takes Emirates’ global… Read the full press release

dnata Singapore launches training committee to promote skills training initiatives for employees

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Singapore, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata Singapore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with dnata Singapore Staff Union (DSSU) and the National Trades Union Congress’ Employment and Employability Institute (NTUC’s e2i) to set up a company training committee (CTC). This partnership will enable dnata Singapore to equip its employees with necessary core competencies… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Orlando announces Halloween theme activities perfect for the fall break

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Enjoy a memorable fall break with fun in the sun and Halloween theme activities, plus save 20 percent by planning ahead Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The “fall colours” are the shades of aqua infinity pools and green palm fronds swaying in the breeze, and the temperatures… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts launches new culinary concept for its littlest diners – FoodieKiDS

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Curated for and with little ones, FoodieKiDS has been created following in-depth global research into children’s eating habits and parents’ challenges when dining out or on holiday • Global research commissioned by Jumeirah reveals that 77% of parents think that hotels around the world need to provide more healthy options on kids’ menus • Out… Read the full press release

London City Airport welcomed BA CityFlyer services to Zürich

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Flights between London City Airport and Zürich resumed on Monday 5 October 5x weekly service restores important international route – LCY’s fourth most popular last year London, UK, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport welcomed the return of flights to Zürich (ZRH) on Monday 5th October, 2020. Five flights a week, operated… Read the full press release

Aer Lingus launches its summer 2021 schedule

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Aer Lingus launches summer 2021 schedule with new flexible ‘Book with Confidence’  booking options and great fares You and your family can travel safely and with flexibility with Aer Lingus Free Unlimited changes on all routes and all fare types Guaranteed Voucher and Cash Refund option on certain fare types Dublin, Ireland, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Budapest Airport launches new noise monitoring and flight tracking system

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Budapest, Hungary, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Budapest Airport has launched a new noise monitoring and flight tracking system from 1 October. A new website which provides information on air traffic movements occurring in the vicinity of the airport and their noise impacts in a transparent manner, in near real time, free of charge,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Celebrates World Teacher’s Day with 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers

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Giveaway will open on World Teacher’s Day on 5 October 2020 Complimentary Economy Class return tickets to any destination operated by Qatar Airways for travel up to 30 September 2021 DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers… Read the full press release

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines trial SKYdeals, new in-flight shopping experience for passengers

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Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines test in-flight shopping platform SKYdeals Cologne, Germany, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Due to the current corona pandemic, offers on board had to be restricted. This also applies to onboard sales. To give customers the opportunity to shop above the clouds again, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are now testing a… Read the full press release

SWISS CEO Thomas Klühr to step down at the end of 2020

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Cologne, Germany, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Klühr, who has been CEO of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) since 2016, has asked the SWISS Board of Directors to release him from his duties at the end of 2020. The Board of Directors has acceded to his request with the greatest regret, but with… Read the full press release

Siemens to use Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC technology

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Siemens: Future flight bookings via Lufthansa Group airlines’ NDC technology Cologne, Germany, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Siemens is to use the NDC technology of the Lufthansa Group airlines for its future flight bookings. From the fourth quarter of this year onwards, corporate travelers of the Siemens Group will thus have access to the… Read the full press release

Lufthansa adds six new summer destinations from Frankfurt

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Additional vacation destinations from Frankfurt: Punta Cana, Anchorage, Mombasa and Zanzibar Mauritius and Maldives now also in summer 2021 All flights are now bookable and fully flexible rebookable COLOGNE, Germany, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa is continuing to expand its tourist offering from Frankfurt for the summer of 2021. Six new long-haul destinations… Read the full press release

Oman Air and Salam Air announce codeshare partnership

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Oman Air’s guests can now connect seamlessly to Chittagong, Dhaka, Sialkot, Multan, and Khartoum. Codeshare connections to more destinations will be announced in the near future. Muscat, Oman, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air and Salam Air are delighted to announce that they have entered into a codeshare partnership to offer customers enhanced… Read the full press release

Oman Air resumes services between Muscat and Cairo

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Muscat, Oman, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will return to scheduled service on 1 October with service to 18 cities in 12 countries including 2 flights per week connecting Muscat and Cairo, which will depart from Oman on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and return on… Read the full press release

KLM activates new robot for meal production at KLM Catering Services

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Amstelveen, Netherlands, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — At the end of last week, KLM President & CEO Pieter Elbers officially activated the new robot for the production of ICA M-class (Economy Class) meals at KLM Catering Services (KCS). KCS is the only company in the world to take such a robot into operation. The… Read the full press release

ACI: Simulations show that physical distancing at airport security checkpoints reduces capacity by up to 75%

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Montreal, Canada, 2020-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International (ACI World) has today (1 October 2020) released findings of simulations on the impact of applying physical distancing at airport security checkpoints which show capacity could be reduced by up to 75%. These are represented in the Security Checkpoint Modelling videos. Working with EBEA… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens fourth property in China for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Grand WUJI Hotel in Nanjing

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Grand WUJI Hotel invites guests on a one-of-a-kind wellbeing journey with the mantra ‘Stay – Nourish – Heal’ CHICAGO, IL, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (September 29, 2020) announced the opening of the wellbeing-focused Grand WUJI Hotel in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, which marks the fourth property… Read the full press release

Emirates launches self check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International Airport

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks for a more seamless airport experience at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from… Read the full press release

Emirates is the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Roland-Garros 2020

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The clay courts are back in action and Emirates is back in the game at Roland-Garros 2020 as the Official Airline and Premium Partner of the Paris tournament. With the resumption of its daily flights to Paris and the return of the iconic A380 to French skies, Emirates… Read the full press release

Emirates restarts services to Entebbe, Uganda and Muscat, Oman

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Airline’s global network boosted to 94 cities in October Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (28 September 2020) has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October) and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities served by the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations… Read the full press release

Emirates turns customers’ collective generosity into essential humanitarian cargo to support Beirut recovery efforts

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Over 12,000 donations have poured in from over 140 countries enabling airline to uplift more humanitarian cargo into Lebanon DUBAI, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — More than a month after the Beirut blasts left behind devastated communities, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers’ collective generosity from all corners… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Milano transforms its private garden into a stylish venue

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To celebrate Milan Fashion Week, Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched ETRO Garden, a unique space showcasing the brand’s heritage in the Hotel’s 15th century cloistered garden Milan, Italy, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — ETRO and Four Seasons Hotel Milano have launched an exclusive space in the heart of Milan’s Fashion District, transforming the Hotel’s private… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans gears up for its grand opening under the lead of General Manager Mali Carow

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Company veteran and her team are gearing up to introduce Four Seasons to the city for the first time New Orleans, U.S.A., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As the highly anticipated Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans continues to prepare for its grand opening next year, General Manager Mali Carow is overseeing every detail of what… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre announces the appointment of Renan Astolpho to Hotel Manager

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Dubai, U.A.E., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — A graduate of International Hospitality and Tourism Management from Bournemouth University in the UK, Renan started his career in hospitality as a manager at The Hoxton Grill London in 2007. Progressing to wine steward and then head barman, Renan continued to expand his knowledge of the industry… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport to offer free, rapid-result COVID-19 tests

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Expansion of program planned for Hawaii travelers beginning Oct. 15 Oakland, Calif., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today (Sept. 29, 2020) it would begin to offer free, rapid-result COVID-19 tests to employees and the public beginning Oct. 6. The Airport said it’s working with CityHealth Urgent Care to make… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland Maritime Director Bryan Brandes addresses trade group on Port initiatives

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Oakland, Calif., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Strategic initiatives and investment in operational improvements are the Port of Oakland’s solutions to post-pandemic business recovery and future growth. That is the message the Port’s Maritime Director delivered to the Pacific Transportation Association at its Zoom meeting this month. “We are determining our strategic initiatives right now,”… Read the full press release

HMSHost recognized by Port of Seattle with the Aviation Environmental Excellence Award

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BETHESDA, Md., 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Global restaurateur HMSHost is committed to making the world a better place by giving back to the local communities and innovating and investing in more sustainable practices through its Startsomewhere® program. Startsomewhere® is HMSHost’s all-encompassing sustainability program that proactively ensures sustainable practices are carried out as part… Read the full press release