Category Archives: Travel Management

easyJet adds seven airports and four new connections airline partners to its ‘Worldwide by easyJet’ connections platform

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easyJet will add Berlin Tegel, Amsterdam Schiphol,  Venice Marco Polo, Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly, Edinburgh and Inverness to its ‘Worldwide by easyJet connections’ product  New connecting airline partners have also been announced – Thomas Cook Airlines, Corsair, La Compagnie and Loganair  53 million easyJet customers will be able to connect to other airlines’ or to… Read the full press release

Airbus partners with Bristol Airport and fly2help for an unforgettable day for children and their families from the Rainbow Centre

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On Saturday 24 March 2018, 18 children from the Rainbow Centre and their families were invited to Bristol Airport to experience an unforgettable aviation-themed Air Smiles day sponsored by Airbus. BRISTOL, UK, 2018-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbus teamed up with Bristol Airport and leading UK aviation charity fly2help to put on a thrilling and… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin announces Oman as the Official Partner Country of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show in 2020

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The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show and the Sultanate officially announced their partnership at ITB Berlin BERLIN, Germany, 2018-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ministry of Tourism and ITB Berlin have announced that the Sultanate of Oman is to be the Official Partner Country of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show in 2020. Tourism Minister,… Read the full press release

British Airways releases its Gender Pay Gap figures

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LONDON, 2018-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has today released its Gender Pay Gap figures. The airline’s statistics show that the median hourly pay difference between men and women is 10 per cent, compared to the national average of 18.1 per cent*. The airline’s median bonus pay difference is -19 per cent, which, using… Read the full press release

British Airways inaugurates non-stop service from London to Seychelles

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LONDON, 2018-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways’ new summer seasonal Seychelles flights are already set to move to year-round, operating twice a week, every week of the year. On March 25, the airline’s first flight touched down at Mahé International Airport so customers can now fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to one of the most… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways named “Best Regional Middle East/Africa Airline” by Money magazine’s 2018 “Best in Travel” awards

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Airline once again named “Best Regional Middle East/Africa Airline” by Money magazine in recognition of its outstanding hospitality, value and prestige Qatar Airways earlier this month won the APEX Passenger Choice award™ for ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’; ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’; ‘Best Cabin Service: Middle East’; and ‘Best Seat Comfort: Middle East’… Read the full press release

Southwest to support nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations through its Medical Transportation Grant Program

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the 79 nonprofit hospitals and medical organizations across the nation that will benefit from the Southwest Airlines® Medical Transportation Grant Program (MTGP). Throughout 2018, these hospitals and medical organizations all will receive roundtrip tickets for distribution among patients and/or caregivers as a… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront

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Radisson Blu, the upper upscale brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, continues its expansion in key global cities of the world, with the latest opening in Dubai – Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront. BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The hotel positions itself as the friendliest five-star hotel in… Read the full press release

All Nippon Airways awarded 5-Star rating under SKYTRAX’s World Airlines Star Ratings

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ANA Remains Japan’s Only 5-Star airline TOKYO, Japan, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been awarded the maximum 5-Star rating under the World Airlines Star Ratings (http://www.airlinequality.com/ratings/) by the UK-based company SKYTRAX (*1), for the sixth consecutive year since 2013. ANA remains the only 5-Star rated airline in Japan, and… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises the first cruise line to receive the 8 Golden Pearls award from Bureau Veritas

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MSC Cruises is the first cruise line to receive the prestigious award, recognizing the highest notation and certification for Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management on a cruise ship Geneva, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has recognised MSC Cruises with the ‘8 Golden Pearls’ award for sustainable… Read the full press release

Amadeus to provide distribution technology for Flight Centre’s business across EMEA and Asia

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Amadeus wins long term contract for Flight Centre Travel Group’s distribution business in EMEA and Asia Flight Centre Travel Group will provide input into the design for Amadeus’ NDC-enabled solution for travel sellers, a major milestone for Amadeus’ recently announced NDC-X program MADRID, Spain, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus and Flight Centre Travel Group… Read the full press release

NCAA Men’s Final Four matchups to take place in San Antonio’s newly renovated Alamodome from March 31 – April 2

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San Antonio, TX, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — March Madness has descended on the Alamo City, and there will be plenty of on and off-the-court action for basketball fans to enjoy during the NCAA Men’s Final Four from March 31 – April 2. Final Four matchups will take place in San Antonio’s newly renovated Alamodome,… Read the full press release

AVANI announces AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences in Dubai scheduled to open in 2020

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to its growing pipeline with the signing of AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences currently being developed in Dubai by ALFAHIM, one of the UAE’s largest conglomerates. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 48-storey new-build property… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport held solemn commemorations for the victims of the 22 March terrorist attacks

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Mar-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport paid tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks that hit the airport on 22 March 2016. The commemorative events were held in conformity with the wishes of the victims’ organisations. The politicians were represented by Prime Minister Charles Michel, several federal ministers and Minister-President of… Read the full press release

Allegiant celebrates its 1,000th wish flight as a Make-A-Wish travel partner

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ALLEGIANT'S SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY - PRESS CONFERENCE AND "PACK YOUR BAGS" FLYAWAY CONTEST

LAS VEGAS, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) this week celebrated its 1,000th wish flight as a Make-A-Wish travel partner, bringing four year-old Nicolas Dones IV (known by his nickname, “Cuatro”) from McAllen, Texas to Las Vegas on March 21 for Monster Jam World Finals XIX. This wish kid, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014, was celebrated with surprises on… Read the full press release

DCASE launches #BornCreative Campaign to highlight work of Chicago’s young artists

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Year of Creative Youth Features the Work and Talent of Young Artists at Exhibitions, Events and Festivals Throughout the Year Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have designated 2018 as the Year of Creative Youth – a citywide celebration of Chicago’s young artists and… Read the full press release

City of Chicago announces Millennium Park’s 2018 summer season Schedule

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Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are pleased to announce the dates for Millennium Park’s 2018 summer season which runs from May through September. Millennium Park will offer traditional favorites like the Chicago House Music Festival, Chicago Gospel Music Festival,… Read the full press release

AVANI Hotels & Resorts announces AVANI Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel scheduled to open before 2018 ends

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — AVANI Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that the third AVANI location in Bangkok will be along the capital’s main commercial, business, and leisure artery of Sukhumvit, in its up and coming On Nut and Phra Khanong neighbourhoods. AVANI Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel is schedule to open… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association renews its preferred partnership with comScore

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has renewed its preferred partnership with comScore, a leading cross-platform measurement company that measures audiences, brands and consumer behaviour everywhere. PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy said, “Data is increasingly essential in today’s business environment as we move inexorably towards a more exponential future. Our agreement… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport recognized with Skytrax award for Best Regional Airport for Australia/Pacific

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch Airport has just been named one of the world’s best at the World Airport Awards in Stockholm. The awards are voted by air travellers, this year based on 13.82 million airport survey questionnaires completed by 105 different nationalities of airline customers in 550 airports. Airport Chief… Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group appoints Gina Wo to a newly-created role as SVP and Head of Greater China

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Shanghai, China, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, is enhancing its commitment to China by strengthening its Shanghai-based team structure. In addition to creating a new Greater China regional base in Shanghai, the company has appointed Gina Wo to a newly-created role as Senior Vice… Read the full press release

Queenstown Airport Corporation and Queenstown Lakes District Council sign long-term lease for Wanaka Airport

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Queenstown, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has confirmed that it has finalised the terms of a long-term lease with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) for Wanaka Airport. The grant of the lease to QAC was decided on by QLDC in April 2017 after it considered several ownership, governance and… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport presents its Strategic Vision to 2030

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LIVERPOOL, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has today launched its Strategic Vision to 2030 setting out how it intends to take the business forward, bringing further benefits for the Liverpool City Region, the North West and North Wales. This strategy incorporates the Airport Master Plan to 2050 which in turn… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport outlines its expected growth over the next twenty years with its Vision and Masterplan

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Doncaster, England, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning Doncaster Sheffield Airport have today launched their ambitious Vision and Masterplan outlining the expected growth over the next twenty years. The Vision realises the airport’s full potential, delivering major international connectivity and economic benefit to Yorkshire, the surrounding regions and the UK. The Vision sees the… Read the full press release

Emirates pays tribute to the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan with ten ‘Year of Zayed’ livery aircrafts

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Ten Emirates aircraft now circling the globe with the distinctive HH Sheikh Zayed livery Special decal has been brought to over 90 global destinations since November, and will continue to run throughout 2018, the ‘Year of Zayed’ DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has completed the application of the specially-designed ‘Year of… Read the full press release

Qantas and Emirates partnership earns reauthorisation from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Emirates welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) reauthorisation of their partnership until 2023. For customers, the continuation of the joint business, announced in August 2017, will deliver expanded services, greater schedule choice, increased frequent flyer benefits and an ongoing commitment to the development of… Read the full press release

VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence finalists

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Awards, now in their 29th year, recognise, congratulate and celebrate businesses and individuals who go above and beyond in promoting and practising excellence across England. Finalists will be invited to attend a traditional afternoon tea at the Bath Assembly Rooms on St George’s Day, 23 April… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental ranked the #1 car rental company in the 2018 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 19th consecutive year, Avis Car Rental has been ranked the #1 car rental company in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index®. The 2018 study examined brands in 84 categories. Avis received the highest marks in the car rental category by ranking first across all four behavioral engagement… Read the full press release

Iberia broadens code-share agreement with Qatar Airways

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Thanks to the broadening of the code-share agreement between both airlines, Iberia customers can travel to 18 destinations in Africa, Asia, and Australia, including Addis Ababa, the Maldives, Melbourne, Perth, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phnom Penh via Doha. Qatar Airways will sell Iberia flights from Madrid to Bogota, Medellin, Montevideo, Panama City, Rio… Read the full press release

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approves proposed minimum wage increase for workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty

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Proposal Would Raise Minimum Wage for All Workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty to $19/hour by 2023; $2 Increase for Workers at Newark This Year  60-Day Public Comment Period to Begin in Early April and Conclude in Early June Ahead of Final Vote Raising Wages Improves Security by Reducing Turnover and Allowing for Better… Read the full press release