Category Archives: Travel Management

Greater Toronto Airports Authority and The City of Mississauga announce new collaboration

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Agreement between Canada’s largest airport and sixth-largest city is a positive step toward mutual development and success, benefitting residents, businesses and passengers TORONTO, ONTARIO, 2019-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (December 17, 2019), the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and City of Mississauga entered a new era of cooperation. Under the leadership of Mayor Bonnie… Read the full press release

Flughafen München GmbH and Deutsche Lufthansa AG to expands partnership in the sustainable development of the Munich hub

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Extension of partnership and expansion of Terminal 2 COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLH) are planning to intensify and continue their strategic cooperation in the sustainable development of the Munich hub. In a “Letter of Intent” (LoI) signed today (16-DEC-2019), the two partners announced their… Read the full press release

Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes Jazeera Airways new services from Kuwait International Airport to Al Ain

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The flight was received by His Highness Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Jazeera Airways to operate three flights a week to Al Ain International Airport from Kuwait International Airport Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports is pleased to announce that Al Ain International Airport (AAN)… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport welcomes Singapore Airlines’ non-stop service to Singapore

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Singapore, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As of 25 October 2020, Singapore Airlines will be operating a non-stop service between Singapore and Brussels. The attractiveness of the Belgian market and the quality of Brussels Airport’ infrastructure have convinced the Asian carrier to start operations in Brussels. Following direct flights to Beijing, Tokyo, Bangkok, Shenzhen and Hong… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes easyJet’s new service to Antalya

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Liverpool, UK, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced it will launch a new route from Liverpool to Antalya in Turkey which will become the 33rd destination on easyJet’s Liverpool network. Flights will operate weekly on Wednesdays throughout the summer, providing travellers from the North West with a direct route to… Read the full press release

TUI Group announces the opening of ROBINSON Club Cabo Verde

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Berlin, Germany, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Creole culture and modern club holidays now meet in the Cape Verde Islands. Last Saturday saw the opening of ROBINSON Club Cabo Verde in the island of Sal close to Santa Maria. The new club marks leading tourism company TUI Group’s continued expansion of its portfolio in… Read the full press release

TUI AG Supervisory Board announces five-year contract extension of CEO Fritz Joussen

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Five-year contract extension Supervisory Board Chairman Dr Dieter Zetsche: “TUI’s transformation into a digital and platform organization is associated with enormous opportunities that will strengthen our long-term position. We look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship with Fritz Joussen as CEO.” Berlin, Germany, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The TUI AG Supervisory Board… Read the full press release

Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas teams up with acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Dr. Rui Pedro Loureiro

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Promoting healthy lifestyle changes without sacrificing the indulgencies of luxury travel, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas has partnered with acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, Dr. Rui Pedro Loureiro to run wellness workshops at Anantara Spa for a limited time only. From 29 December 2019 until 18 January… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC presented with three awards from The Hotel Association of Washington, DC

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Washington, DC, U.S.A., 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On November 22, 2019 The Hotel Association of Washington, DC (HAWDC) hosted their annual Stars of the Industry luncheon and awards ceremony, awarding the brightest Stars of the DC Hotel Industry. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC was honoured to be presented with three awards in the mid-sized hotel category, the… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport introduces Family lane for the Christmas holidays

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Developed in collaboration with the Aviation Security Service, the Family Lane at the international terminal is a pressure-free option giving parents extra time to prepare themselves and their children for security screening. “We know that travelling with younger children can be stressful at times. The Family Lane… Read the full press release

The enchanting Sandals® Royal Bahamian to host the World Travel Awards Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020

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London, UK, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The enchanting Sandals® Royal Bahamian is set to play host to the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean Gala Ceremony 2020 on Monday 20 January 2020. The VIP ceremony will be the premier annual gathering of the Caribbean hospitality industry, with the key players and decision-makers from across the region attending. The evening… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group surpasses 200,000 connected car threshold globally

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Connected fleet offers trifecta of benefits: operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and new revenue models PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group announced today (Dec. 16, 2019) that it has surpassed the 200,000 connected car threshold globally, a significant marker on its journey to fully connecting its fleet of more than 600,000… Read the full press release

Silversea unveils new theatrical performances and entertainment concepts for 2020

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Miami, FL, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The industry-leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea today (December 12, 2019) unveiled a collection of new theatrical performances and entertainment concepts planned for select ships for 2020–each developed in exclusive collaboration with renowned Luna Rossa Productions. The reimagined program will enrich onboard entertainment options across a selection of ships… Read the full press release

Air Partner acquires Redline Worldwide Limited, a leading global aviation security solutions and training company

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Gatwick, UK, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Redline Worldwide Limited, trading as Redline Assured Security (together “Redline”), a leading global aviation security solutions and training company. The total consideration payable by Air Partner… Read the full press release

Jumeirah Group Appoints Muneera Al Taher As Emiratisation Director

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Under the umbrella of the UAE leaders’ vision to empower Emiratis across the semi-government and private sector, Al Taher will pioneer a new agenda that focuses on attracting top talent, introducing new development programmes and supporting growth of Emirati employees in Jumeirah Group. Her appointment forms part of… Read the full press release

Port of Galveston and Royal Caribbean Cruises partner for a new $100 million cruise terminal

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Galveston, TX, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Galveston, the fourth most active cruise port in North America, has signed a long-term contract with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) for a new $100 million cruise terminal. Through the public-private partnership, RCL will build the terminal, then lease it from the port for… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International announces record-breaking year with five wins at the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards

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Cruise Line Takes Home Coveted Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, including “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” and “Best Cruise Line Sales & Service” MIAMI, FL, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Celebrating 50 years of innovation and delivering unforgettable vacations, Royal Caribbean International closed out another record-breaking year with five wins at the prestigious Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards last night…. Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new seasonal nonstop service to Charleston

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Kansas City, MO, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced that it is adding new seasonal nonstop service from Kansas City International Airport to Charleston International Airport (CHS) in South Carolina effective June 13, 2020. The nonstop CHS flight departs on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. and arrives in Charleston at 2:30 p.m. The return flight departs Charleston… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the official opening of Andaz Dubai The Palm

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The newly opened hotel marks the second under Hyatt’s luxury lifestyle Andaz brand in the UAE CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 15, 2019) the official opening of Andaz Dubai The Palm. Joining Andaz hotels in top destinations around the world, such as Amsterdam, London, New York, Tokyo, Seoul… Read the full press release

Fraport USA to provide retail management services at Newark Liberty International Airport

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has awarded Fraport USA (a subsidiary of Fraport AG) a five-year contract to manage the retail concessions space of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Fraport USA will provide retail management services (including the… Read the full press release

Swoop announces its 2020 summer schedule with increased service and three new destinations

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The ultra-low fare airline adds increased service and three new destinations to its network CALGARY, AB, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Dec. 13, 2019 ), Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., released its 2020 summer schedule, announcing increased service and three new destinations. Starting in April 2020, Swoop’s newest routes… Read the full press release

British Airways gears up for a sky-high festive feast this Christmas

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways is warming up for the great Christmas getaway, with more than one million customers flying with the airline over the festive period. The most popular long-haul destinations are New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg and Cape Town and this year’s busiest short-haul route is Paris, with many… Read the full press release

British Airways launches six new European routes from London Heathrow for 2020

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers can start plotting their summer escape now as British Airways today (December 12, 2019) announces it is launching six new European routes from London Heathrow for 2020. With destinations in Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro and Turkey, seats are available to book on ba.com from today. For the first time… Read the full press release

British Airways partners with charity Rays of Sunshine to give VIP tour to deserving youngsters

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways stepped in to give two young aviation fans an early Christmas gift. The airline partnered with charity, Rays of Sunshine, to give the deserving youngsters a VIP tour of its state-of-the-art engineering and flight training facilities at London Heathrow. Harvey McCulloch, a 16-year-old who is autistic and battling… Read the full press release

CDA successfully hosted its first Concessionaire, Small Business & Vendor Expo

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Chicago, Illinois, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — In an ongoing effort to expand opportunity and showcase its diverse workforce needs, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) hosted its first Concessionaire, Small Business & Vendor Expo yesterday, drawing more than 200 attendees and 75 exhibitors and concessionaires. The event was designed to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways offers Privilege Club partners access to Qatar Museums’ Culture Pass Plus

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Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani signed the partnership agreement with His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker in a ceremony at Al Safwa First Class Lounge  Qatar’s Platinum and Gold Tier Privilege Club members can now access Qatar Museums’ Culture Pass Plus as an added benefit DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Dec-16 —… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways 2018 “Change for Good” fundraising programme raised HK$9.55 million for UNICEF

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Children Worldwide Hong kong, China, 2019-Dec-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF HK) today (December 12, 2019) announced that “Change for Good”, the airline’s inflight fundraising programme, raised a total of HK$9.55 million over the 2018 programme period. The money was raised by collecting… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong will support airlines to introduce the Terminal Charge Concession Scheme

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To strengthen Hong Kong International Airport’s Global Air Cargo Hub Status HONG KONG, CHINA, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — To reinforce Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)’s competitiveness and its global status as the leading air cargo hub, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) will support airlines to introduce the Terminal Charge Concession Scheme (the Scheme)… Read the full press release

flydubai celebrated its inaugural flight to Yangon, Myanmar

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Daily flights start from 10 December 2019 Dubai, UAE, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based airline flydubai today (December 11, 2019) celebrated its inaugural flight to Yangon, Myanmar, expanding its network to include Southeast Asia. The new daily flights are codeshared with Emirates and will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). On… Read the full press release

dnata Brazil awarded IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations Registration

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Recife, Brazil, 2019-Dec-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata has marked an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to safety and security in Brazil. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata Brazil the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling… Read the full press release