Category Archives: Travel Management

Wyndham Worldwide files Form 10 Registration Statement for planned spin-off of its Hotel Group segment

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Filing Represents Important Next Step in Wyndham Worldwide’s Separation into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies Separation on Track for Completion in Second Quarter of 2018 PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today announced it has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in… Read the full press release

Brand USA appoints James Huang as regional director to manage its strategic travel trade and marketing efforts in China

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BEIJING, CHINA, 2018-Mar-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today announced that it has selected Contineo Marketing Group in China and, effective May 1, 2018, will appoint James Huang – a well-respected tourism leader with extensive destination marketing experience – as the regional director to manage… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain Polytechnic partner on initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Bahrain Polytechnic to establish the first in a long-term research initiative to engage students in research related to the aviation industry. The ultimate goal of the project… Read the full press release

Travelzoo Survey reveals Africa as Top Destination to Explore In-depth in 2018 among Chinese travelers

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SHANGHAI, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, is forecasting the largest popularity growth of Africa in 2018 among avid Chinese travelers, according to the results of the latest Travelzoo Travel Trends Survey.* Africa Becomes Top Destination to Explore In-depth in 2018 The… Read the full press release

Hyatt appoints Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations

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Move Supports Plan to Accelerate Growth in the Region CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Hyatt) today announced the appointment of Stephen Ho as President – Greater China, Global Operations, in line with plans to accelerate growth in Greater China. Effective April 16, 2018, Stephen will be responsible for the growth… Read the full press release

Hyatt opens Hyatt Place’s first ocean-front hotel in Latin America — Hyatt Place Macaé

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The 141-room upscale, select service hotel is the first ocean-front Hyatt Place hotel in Latin America CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Macaé, a smartly designed, high-tech and contemporary hotel in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.  Hyatt Place Macaé is the first ocean-front Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hyatt Hotels announces executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels

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CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced executed management and franchise contracts for five hotels. The executed contracts, which represent important expansion in key markets or markets in which Hyatt brands are under-represented, are for the following hotels: Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt hotels unlock the extraordinary in every moment… Read the full press release

Hyatt to manage a Hui Xian REIT owned hotel in Chongqing, China

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CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hui Xian REIT”) jointly announced today an agreement for Hyatt to manage a hotel owned by Hui Xian REIT. Located in Jiefangbei, Chongqing’s Central Business District in western China, the hotel is currently under renovation and is expected to be… Read the full press release

IATA launches new solution for the air cargo industry — Dangerous Goods AutoCheck

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck) that will enhance safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support the industry’s goal of a fully digitized supply chain…. Read the full press release

IATA adopts the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards

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Dallas, TX, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a significant step forward in the digitalization of the dangerous goods supply chain following the adoption of the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration (e-DGD) standards. The e-DGD is an electronic approach to manage the IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), leveraging industry initiatives… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport launches new Global Entry kiosks

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Program another reason Indy airport is Best Airport in North America INDIANAPOLIS, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers arriving from international destinations at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) may now spend less time in customs processing, as the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection launch new Global Entry kiosks — just… Read the full press release

Jade Liska promoted to Deputy Director of Aviation – Planning & Engineering at Kansas City Aviation Department

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Kansas City, MO, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department is pleased to announce that Jade Liska has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director of Aviation – Planning & Engineering. The Aviation Department owns and operates Kansas City International Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport…. Read the full press release

PATA launches food waste campaign “BUFFET for Youth”

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the “BUFFET for Youth”. The announcement was made yesterday by PATA Young Tourism Professional (YTP) Ambassador, Ms JC Wong, and PATA Sustainability and Social Responsibility Associate, Ms. Veronika Forstmeier, at the Asia Pacific Youth & Sustainable Tourism Workshop held today… Read the full press release

PATA holds the Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop with highlight on the UN Sustainable Development Goals

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BANGKOK, Thailand, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — University students along with representatives from the travel and tourism industry came together at the Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop to examine how the industry can help in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Asia-Pacific Youth and Sustainable Tourism Workshop, organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and… Read the full press release

Swissport Zurich receives “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award from Cathay Pacific

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For the second consecutive time, Swissport Zurich has won the prestigious “Best Ground Handling Agent of the Year in Customer Services” award. Swissport was awarded two more distinctions for its Zurich airport performance. ZURICH, Switzerland, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For Philip Read, Station Manager Cathay Pacific at Zurich Airport, the receipt of these… Read the full press release

APEX Passenger Choice awards: Qatar Airways receives 2018 Five-Star APEX Official Airline rating; wins 4 awards

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Airline awarded ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’, ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’, ‘Best Cabin Service: Middle East’ and ‘Best Seat Comfort: Middle East’ DOHA, Qatar, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has been awarded the APEX Passenger Choice award™ for ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’; ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’; ‘Best… Read the full press release

United Airlines and American Airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport

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Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, United Airlines and American Airlines today announced that both major airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport. The plan will be considered by the City Council Aviation Committee on March 15. The number of gates assigned to each airline remains the… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines awarded $543 million to its employees

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DALLAS, TX, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Employees were awarded $543 million today in ProfitSharing. The 2017 award equals approximately 11.3 percent of each eligible Employee’s eligible compensation—the equivalent of more than five weeks’ pay. This $543 million contribution—nearly $1.5 million a day—is the third-largest total dollar amount Southwest Airlines® has ever allocated… Read the full press release

Delta Hotels by Marriott partners with Soapbox to provide premium bath products to guests while donating soap to communities in need worldwide

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ETHESDA, Maryland, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Delta Hotels by Marriott announced today (03/14/2018) a new amenity partnership with Soapbox, providing premium bath products to guests worldwide while donating soap to communities in need worldwide. The naturally-derived Soapbox products featured in the guestroom amenity kits including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, liquid hand soap and… Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa AG extends Carsten Spohr’s contract as CEO for five more years

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG extends Carsten Spohr’s contract as CEO for five more years COLOGNE, Germany, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Carsten Spohr as CEO for five more years. The contract of Spohr, who has been a Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG… Read the full press release

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens the largest hotel in Austin

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens the largest hotel in Austin Toronto, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce that Fairmont Austin, a towering icon bringing exclusive luxury to Austin, Texas, opened its doors on March 5, 2018. The highly anticipated hotel boasts 1,048 richly appointed guestrooms, five restaurants… Read the full press release

PayPal joins Pacific Asia Travel Association

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PayPal joins Pacific Asia Travel Association BANGKOK, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to welcome global technology platform and digital payments company PayPal Holdings, Inc. as its newest industry member. “As we are moving towards an exponential future at an unprecedented speed, it is important that travel and tourism stakeholders are… Read the full press release

Aeroflot to resume regular flights from Moscow to Cairo from 11 April 2018

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Moscow, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — From 11 April 2018 Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to Cairo. Flights will operate three times per week on Airbus A320 aircraft to and from Sheremetyevo Terminal F. Ticket sales will launch on 13 March 2018. Flights between Moscow and Cairo will operate on the following… Read the full press release

TUI Group appoints Birgit Conix as new CFO

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TUI Group appoints Birgit Conix as new CFO TUI Group Supervisory Board to appoint Belgian as CFO International top manager with experience across multiple sectors Horst Baier to leave the Group in excellent shape after 22 years Hanover, Germany, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Belgian Birgit Conix (52) will succeed TUI Group’s CFO… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels welcomes Brent Bouldin as VP of marketing and customer acquisition

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Choice Hotels welcomes Brent Bouldin as VP of marketing and customer acquisition ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced Brent Bouldin has joined the company as vice president of marketing and customer acquisition. In this role, Bouldin will lead Choice’s overall… Read the full press release

The Port of Oakland releases new 5-year strategic plan that pairs business expansion with community benefits

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The Port of Oakland releases new 5-year strategic plan that pairs business expansion with community benefits Oakland, Calif., 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland released a new 5-year strategic plan today (March 12, 2018) that pairs business expansion with community benefits. Called “Growth with Care,” the plan envisions more jobs and… Read the full press release

dnata partners with IBS Software to implement iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has entered into a contract with leading IT solutions provider to the global aviation industry, IBS Software, to implement the iCargo terminal operation suite across all its stations. The end-to-end solution will help manage dnata’s air cargo movement… Read the full press release

Liverpool John Lennon Airport welcomes Thomas Cook’s holiday offerings for summer 2019

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LIVERPOOL, UK, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Cook has launched eight destinations for package customers looking to travel from Liverpool John Lennon Airport next summer. This will be the first time in over ten years the company has offered holidays from Liverpool. Holidays to the popular hotspots of Lanzarote, Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca,… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines to start direct flights from Novosibirsk to Neryungri 1 June 2018

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a oneworld® global airline alliance member, launches direct scheduled flights from Novosibirsk to Neryungri starting 1 June 2018. Tickets are available now. Flights of S7 Airlines from Novosibirsk to Neryungri will be carried out daily on Fridays. Flights will depart from Tolmachevo Airport at 02:30 and arrive at Neryungri Airport at 08:10 local time. Return flights will depart… Read the full press release

Silversea’s Silver Spirit undergoes lengthening process to create more space and enhance facilities

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Silversea’s Silver Spirit undergoes lengthening process to create more space and enhance facilities Fincantieri Shipyard, Palermo, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A great spectacle of naval engineering, Silversea’s Silver Spirit has been cut in two at Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo as part of her planned lengthening. A prebuilt 15-metre (49-feet) segment has been inserted and the ship… Read the full press release