Category Archives: Travel Management

The 13th PATAcademy-HCD workshop: ‘China and Russia Outbound Tourism Markets’ to take place on November 25-26 in Bangkok, Thailand

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The 13th PATAcademy-HCD workshop, under the theme ‘China and Russia Outbound Tourism Markets’, is set to take place at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand on November 25-26, 2019. The two-day programme aims to enable participants to leverage destination, consumer and competitor’ insights to create an effective destination… Read the full press release

More than 1,000 participants from 124 countries gather together for the World Tourism Organization General Assembly in Saint Petersburg

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Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 2019-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The 23rd Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, with high-level delegates joining tourism leaders from around the world for the most important meeting for the global tourism sector. More than 1,000 participants from 124… Read the full press release

Lufthansa launches new direct service to Ottawa from May 2020

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Lufthansa expands long-haul services to Canada in summer 2020 Ottawa is the fourth Lufthansa destination in Canada Flights bookable starting 11 September 2019 COLOGNE, Germany, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Pay attention, Canada fans: Starting from 16 May 2020, Lufthansa for the first time will be including the Canadian capital Ottawa in its flight schedule… Read the full press release

Oman Air delivers Junior Sindbad lunch boxes to a number of schools in Muscat

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MUSCAT, Oman, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air recently helped hundreds of Muscat students enjoy a happy take-off to the new school year by delivering Junior Sindbad lunch boxes to a number of schools in Muscat. Under the airline’s Junior Sindbad community-engagement program, 350 kits featuring specially designed lunchboxes filled with a soft toy,… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport voted UK and the North’s best airport for the third time in the Which? Magazine survey

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Doncaster, England, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘For the third year in a row this low-cost carrier hub takes the best airport crown’ is the opening line for Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s (DSA) entry in the 2019 ‘Best and Worst UK Airports’ report carried out by Which? Magazine. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is celebrating topping the… Read the full press release

San Sebastian awarded the 2019 UNWTO prize for Public Policy and Governance

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St Petersburg, Russian Federation, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Spanish city of San Sebastian was awarded the 2019 World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) prize for Public Policy and Governance at a ceremony attended by leaders of the global tourism sector in St Petersburg, Russian Federation. Held during the 23rd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly,… Read the full press release

The 62nd meeting of the UNWTO’s Regional Commission for Africa highlights UNWTO’s 2030 Agenda for Africa

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Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Leaders from across Africa have met in Saint Petersburg ahead of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to discuss the key issues facing the continent as it looks to grow its tourism sector and harness it as a key driver of economic development… Read the full press release

IATA calls for cooperation between the Government of Panamá and the air transport industry

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Panamá City, Panamá, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today (10 September 2019) called on the Government of Panamá to work with the air transport industry to address the challenges and find joint solutions in order to meet the growing demand for air connectivity in the country and hence supporting… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson RED Tallinn, Estonia

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group, one of the largest and most dynamic hotel groups in the world, is pleased to announce the signing of another Radisson RED property in Europe – continuing the brand’s global expansion. Due to open in late 2023, the Radisson RED Tallinn (Estonia) will arrive… Read the full press release

Oakwood announces the signing of Oakwood Premier Melbourne

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SINGAPORE, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), today (SEPTEMBER 10, 2019) announced its foray into the luxury hotel and serviced apartments segment in Australia with the signing of Oakwood Premier Melbourne. A testament to Oakwood’s rapid expansion plan in Australia, this signing follows the recent announcement… Read the full press release

IHG announces the Opening of the 350-room Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport

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Denham, United Kingdom, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (09 SEPTEMBER 2019) announced the Grand Opening of the 350-room Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport, the first Holiday Inn hotel in Vietnam. Saigon’s best-connected hotel Offering authentic experiences designed to bring friends, family and business… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways wins three out of five global accolades in the 2020 APEX Passenger Choice Awards

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The airline was named ‘Best Seat Comfort’, ‘Best Cabin Service’, and ‘Best Food & Beverage’ in the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s 2020 Global Passenger Choice Awards Qatar Airways also named a ‘2020 Five Star Global Airline’ in the APEX Official Airline Ratings™, as voted for by passengers through travel app, TripIt® DOHA, Qatar, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Millennium Park Foundation announces two new sculpture exhibitions opening in the Boeing Galleries this September

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New works by Edra Soto and Christine Tarkowksi will be on display in the Boeing Galleries from late September through 2021 Chicago, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Millennium Park Foundation and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are pleased to announce two new sculpture exhibitions opening on Monday, September 23, in the Boeing Galleries… Read the full press release

Four Seasons invites runners, walkers, riders and skaters to join the 39th annual Terry Fox Run at Wilket Creek Park in Toronto

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One of the world’s original Terry Fox Runs, this event alone has raised more than CAD 11 million for cancer research since 1981 Toronto, Canada, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons invites runners, walkers, riders and skaters to join Chairman and Founder Isadore Sharp and hundreds of Four Seasons corporate and hotel employees and their families and… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara names Chef Michael Patria as New Executive Chef

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New Executive Chef joins the culinary team at iconic resort in Montecito, California Santa Barbara, U.S.A., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Chef Michael Patria brings more than two decades of culinary experience to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara this fall. Patria has an impressive resume that showcases a myriad of culinary experiences in a list of… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines introduces new, more comfortable seats that provide additional usable legroom

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Ditch the Pitch: Experts Say Pitch is an Inadequate Measurement of Guest Comfort and an Outdated Reference as Seat Innovation Becomes More Advanced MIRAMAR, Fla., 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is advancing its promise to invest in the Guest experience by unveiling new, more comfortable seats that provide additional usable legroom. Spirit’s… Read the full press release

Krabi Airport rolls out world-class passenger technology, from global IT provider SITA

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Krabi, Thailand, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of Krabi Airport’s development to become a regional aviation center under Thailand’s Department of Airports’ four-year strategic plan, the airport announced it will be rolling out world-class passenger technology, from global IT provider SITA. The systems include AirportConnect® Open, SITA’s common-use passenger processing (CUPPS) platform, along with self-service… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of Andaz Seoul Gangnam in the heart of the South Korean capital

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Bridging modern living and senses of local culture, the property marks the fifth Hyatt-branded hotel in South Korea CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today (September 9, 2019) that Andaz Seoul Gangnam has opened in the heart of the South Korean capital, marking the Andaz brand’s entry into the country. The Andaz name –… Read the full press release

Hyatt announces the opening of new 246-room Hyatt Regency Zhuzhou in the Hunan Province of Central China

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The new Hyatt Regency branded hotel delivers views of Xiangjiang River and golf course greenery CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Zhuzhou in the Hunan Province of Central China. The new 246-room hotel aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s stress-free environments for… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport partners with Ørsted in a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint

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Bristol, UK, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Bristol Airport has switched to a 100 per cent renewable electricity supply. The announcement follows the recent publication of a carbon roadmap setting out how the Airport will become carbon neutral by 2025 for emissions within its direct control…. Read the full press release

CDA and O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission announce the finalization of the Interim Fly Quiet (IFQ) Runway Rotation Plan

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CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC), an inter-governmental agency representing over 2.1 million residents, announce the finalization of the Interim Fly Quiet (IFQ) Runway Rotation Plan for O’Hare International Airport. The IFQ, which has recently secured approvals by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will work… Read the full press release

Avis Budget Group names Keith Rankin as President of the International region

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LONDON, UK, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group, the leading global provider of mobility solutions, has recently appointed Keith Rankin as President of the International region, which includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Before his appointment, Keith was chief executive for the automotive division at Barloworld… Read the full press release

New Research Underscores Significant Economic Impact of Hotel Industry

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WASHINGTON, USA, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Underscoring the significant economic impact and strong growth of the hotel industry, a new study released today (September 9, 2019) finds that hotels support more than 1 in 25 American jobs—8.3 million in total—and contribute nearly $660 billion annually to U.S. GDP. Conducted by Oxford Economics, the study was… Read the full press release

Hamad International Airport further improve its Transfer Security Screening Capacity with new initiative

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Doha, Qatar, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hamad International Airport’s commitment to providing a seamless transfer experience for its passengers and maintaining world-class standards of security has led to an initiative to further improve its transfer product. HIA has increased security screening capacity and reduced queuing time in its transfer areas. It has also further… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines successfully completes “We Are Siberia” initiative; raises funds for planting 1,000,000 trees in Siberia

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines is successfully completing the “We Are Siberia” initiative and is returning to its current brand. In just one month, thanks to the active support from passengers and partners, the airline managed to raise funds for planting 1,000,000 trees in the regions of Siberia in order to replenish the forest lost in the fires. On August 1, in order to draw attention to the issue… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels received an unprecedented number of awards in 2019

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New South Wales, Australia, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — 2019 has proven to be a golden year for TFE Hotels with an unprecedented number of awards received across the Australian-based hotel group’s international network. Kicking off the start of the awards season, Trip Advisor presented 44 TFE properties with the highly coveted Certificate of Excellence,… Read the full press release

The Tourism Authority of Thailand takes its Amazing Thailand Road Show in Nordic and Baltic countries

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Stockholm, Sweden, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) highlighted examples of sustainability best practices being undertaken by the tourism industry nationwide at its Amazing Thailand Road Show in Nordic and Baltic countries during 1-5 September, 2019. The roadshow was held in Vilnius (Lithuania) on 3 September, Riga (Latvia) on 4… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Sakarya, Turkey

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Sakarya, one of the largest automotive and industrial hubs in Turkey. With the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sakarya (Turkey), the group is getting closer to 30 hotels in operation and… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson RED London Greenwich in the UK

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson RED London Greenwich in the UK. It will be the first property to bring the group’s upscale, lifestyle select-service hotel brand to the English capital, joining other UK landmark Radisson RED hotels in Glasgow and Liverpool…. Read the full press release

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings relaunches its hurricane relief campaign to assist with rebuilding efforts in The Bahamas

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Company Relaunches Hope Starts Here Hurricane Relief Campaign in Partnership with All Hands and Hearts; Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Vows to Match Dollar-For-Dollar in Donations to Assist with Rebuilding Efforts in The Bahamas MIAMI, FL, 2019-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise… Read the full press release