Category Archives: Travel Management

English Heritage hosts a series of new after-dark enchanted events at six historic places this December

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An English Heritage survey asks participants when they put up their festive lights, with 77 per cent agreeing Christmas is not complete without them SWINDON, UK, 2017-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Most British people put up their Christmas lights on 1 December, according to a new English Heritage survey. Modern celebrations begin much earlier than they did for medieval people, who… Read the full press release

Aeroflot again voted best Russian airline in the annual survey organised by National Geographic Traveler Awards

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Dec-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has once again been named best Russian airline in the annual on-line survey organised by National Geographic Traveler Awards among Russian readers of the magazine. The Awards ceremony took place on 30 November in Moscow. As in previous years, voting was conducted via the www.nat-geo.ru website from 22 May… Read the full press release

Jet Airways Cargo and Air France KLM Cargo to further strengthen their existing cargo cooperation

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MUMBAI, India/ AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, 2017-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways Cargo (9W Cargo) and Air France KLM Cargo (AFKL Cargo) have announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective to shape and further strengthen their existing cargo cooperation. The signing of the MoU is especially significant, as it complements… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines continues its support to ORF’s Light of Peace Campaign

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Flight OS 858 with the Light of Peace landed in Vienna Friday night Transport from Tel Aviv to Vienna and North America A light as a symbol for peace VIENNA, Austria, 2017-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines brought the ORF (Austrian Broadcasting Corporation) Light of Peace from Tel Aviv to Austria for the 31st time…. Read the full press release

Wizz Air streamlines its operations in Poland

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it was adjusting its network and capacity plan to reflect changing customer demand. In June 2018, the airline will close its base at Lublin Airport and redeploy its Lublin-based Airbus A320 aircraft to consolidate… Read the full press release

Wizz Air further expands in Romania by adding second Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet at Sibiu airport

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SECOND BASED AIRCRAFT, FIVE NEW ROUTES, 23 ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS & 8,000 NEW SEATS EVERY WEEK BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2017-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe and Romania’s leading carrier, today announced that it will further expand its Sibiu operations, adding a second Airbus A320 aircraft to its local… Read the full press release

HSMAI announces organizational membership option to become available in 2018

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McLean, VA, 2017-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), which is celebrating 90 years of fueling sales, inspiring marketing, and optimizing revenue, announces that an organizational membership option will become available in 2018. It will allow hotel companies, ownership groups, hotel management companies, and partner companies to be HSMAI… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum named Best Family Hotel on a Global level and Best Destination Wedding Hotel in the Middle East at the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards

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HONG KONG, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has been honoured twice at this year’s Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. The resort was named Best Family Hotel on a Global level and Best Destination Wedding Hotel in the Middle East at the awards ceremony held in Bangkok on 27 October 2017. The resort has received… Read the full press release

HRS’ meetago small meeting solution integrates with Amadeus cytric Travel & Expense

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The integration of HRS’ meetago solution with Amadeus cytric Travel & Expense helps corporations better manage their hotel programme MADRID, Spain, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Arranging an event requires high doses of organisation and patience. Corporations tend to leave the larger conferences to the professionals, but for the smaller meetings and events, employees… Read the full press release

San Antonio named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s lineup of must-see destinations to visit in 2018

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SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — San Antonio has been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine’s annual lineup of the 21 must-see destinations to visit in the year ahead. The 2018 Best of the World list, comprised of Traveler editors’ top picks, is available today in the December/January 2018 issue of the publication, on newsstands and online… Read the full press release

San Antonio welcomes brand new restaurant concept developed by Chef Johnny Hernandez — Burgerteca

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SAN ANTONIO, TX, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Influenced by Mexican cuisine, Burgerteca is a never-done before burger concept that offers custom-made burgers with ingredients and flavors distinct to traditional Mexican food such as chiles, spices, moles, queso, flavors like al pastor, pibil, and chilaquiles served on hamburger yeast buns which are baked daily…. Read the full press release

Travel Alberta: Kananaskis Nordic Spa set to open February 2018 at the newly-renovated Delta Lodge at Kananaskis

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INTRODUCING A CANADIAN RE-DESIGN OF THE NORDIC SPA PHILOSOPHY; A MODERN ALPINE SANCTUARY SET WITHIN THE ELEMENTS ALBERTA, Canada, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A deliberately different take on the hot-warm-cold-rest-repeat hydrotherapy lifestyle practised in Nordic wellness circles for centuries, Kananaskis Nordic Spa will arrive in the Canadian Rockies this coming winter. Surrounded by alpine forest… Read the full press release

Concur introduces electronic fapiao solution developed to integrate seamlessly into China’s WeChat platform

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Beijing, China, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, an SAP company and the world’s leading provider of travel, expense and invoice management solutions, today introduced an electronic fapiao (a Chinese tax receipt) solution, developed to integrate seamlessly into China’s WeChat platform. Leveraging Concur’s global experience in electronic receipt application and WeChat’s powerful user base, the… Read the full press release

Allegiant opens registration for Sunseeker Resort’s prospective condominium buyers

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

One-of-a-Kind Integrated Resort Opens Registration for Prospective Condominium Buyers LAS VEGAS, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches the first phase in development of its inaugural Sunseeker Resort by announcing the project’s design team, and officially opening registration for prospective condominium buyers. Design for the one-of-a-kind hotel/condo resort, located in Port Charlotte, Florida, will be helmed… Read the full press release

AccorHotels launches funding platform to support agroforestry projects worldwide

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Target: 10 million trees planted by 2021 Île-de-France, France, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its program Plant For the Planet, AccorHotels is today launching an online platform – accorhotels.purprojet.shop – enabling participants to fund agroforestry projects in countries in which the Group operates. Jointly developed with long-term partner Pur Projet, the purpose of this site… Read the full press release

Vienna Airport all set for winter with 500 employees and 90 vehicles are ready at any time to clear away snow and de-ice aircraft

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Comprehensive training in four night drills to deal with the cold season About 500 employees and 90 vehicles are ready at any time to clear away snow and de-ice aircraft. All snow clearance procedures were thoroughly trained in four large-scale drills held during the night. If needed, an area of 2.5 million m² has to… Read the full press release

OAG: Aeroflot came out on top among the world’s traditional air carriers in terms of capacity growth

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot came out on top among the world’s traditional air carriers in terms of capacity growth. At the same time, the airline strengthened its position among the world’s Top-20 airlines for seat capacity, rising from 20th to 19th place, according to data from the British ratings agency OAG…. Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport initiative to assist businesses to become Alipay merchants gains popularity across the South Island

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Christchurch, New Zealand, 2017-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alipay, the world’s leading mobile and online payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, is quickly expanding across the South Island as a Christchurch Airport project gains altitude. The project sees the airport’s ‘South’ initiative assist businesses to become Alipay merchants so they can connect with… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways marks its achievements throughout the last two decades with new limited-edition stamp collection

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Qatar Airways marks its achievements throughout the last two decades with new limited-edition stamp collection   Unique limited-edition postage stamps celebrate 20 years of success Four exclusive designs commemorate some of the airline’s biggest achievements DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues its ongoing celebrations of its 20th anniversary with four unique commemorative… Read the full press release

Oman Air increases baggage allowance on flights from Muscat to India and the Philippines until 15 December 2017

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Muscat, Oman, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is delighted to start the holiday season early by offering an increased baggage allowance on flights from Muscat to India and the Philippines until 15 December 2017. Oman Air already offers a generous allowance of two bags… Read the full press release

UNWTO announces winners and finalists of The 14th Edition of the UNWTO Awards

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UNWTO announces winners and finalists of The 14th Edition of the UNWTO Awards   Madrid, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announces the winners of the UNWTO Ulysses Prize and the UNWTO Ethics Award, as well as 14 finalists for the upcoming 14th Edition of the UNWTO Awards for Innovation in Tourism…. Read the full press release

Brussels Airport and Customs and Excise Duties inaugurate the Z Backscatter Van to scan planes from various forms of contraband

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Brussels Airport and Customs and Excise Duties inaugurate the Z Backscatter Van to scan planes from various forms of contraband   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (27 November 2017 ) the General Administration of Customs and Excise Duties and Brussels Airport inaugurated the Z Backscatter Van at the airport, in the presence of the… Read the full press release

Travelzoo wins the ‘Best Use of Voice of the Customer’ award at the 2017 Engage Awards

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London, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, won the ‘Best Use of Voice of the Customer’ award at the 2017 Engage Awards, which celebrate inspirational customer and employee engagement excellence. The award was received at a glittering ceremony in London, following the… Read the full press release

VisitScotland: Scotland named Most Welcoming Country and Favourite Destination of 2017

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VisitScotland: Scotland named Most Welcoming Country and Favourite Destination of 2017   EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Commenting on the results of the Rough Guides Reader Awards 2017, where Scotland was named Most Welcoming Country and Favourite Destination of 2017, Malcolm Roughead, VisitScotland Chief Executive, said: “It’s fantastic to see that Scotland’s charm has cast its… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Doha appoints Kemal Bayik as Director of Marketing

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Four Seasons Hotel Doha appoints Kemal Bayik as Director of Marketing   Doha, Qatar, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Kemal Bayik as Director of Marketing of the award-winning 231-room luxury property. As Director of Marketing, Bayik will be responsible in leading sales, reservations, public relations, and catering and conference services…. Read the full press release

ONYX Hospitality Group announces OZO Phuket in Thailand, scheduled to open in mid 2019

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ONYX Hospitality Group announces OZO Phuket in Thailand, scheduled to open in mid 2019   Bangkok, Thailand, 2017-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ONYX Hospitality Group continues its portfolio expansion with the introduction of OZO Phuket in Thailand. Currently under development and scheduled to open in mid 2019, the hotel will offer 255 guest rooms and… Read the full press release

Iberia appoints FTEJerez as the official flight training provider of its future pilots

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FTEJerez selected by the Spanish flag carrier as their ab initio flight training provider. MADRID, Spain, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In this new Mentored Airline Pilot Scheme, selected candidates will commence their training at FTEJerez early in 2018 joining FTE’s AFOP (Airline First Officer Programme). Following 62 weeks of training in Jerez, the graduates… Read the full press release

Singapore wins the bid to host the Rotary International Convention in 2024

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SINGAPORE, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore has won the provisional bid to host the Rotary International Convention in 2024, which is set to be the largest association congress ever hosted by the Republic.  More than 25,000 Rotary members from around the world are expected to converge on Singapore to connect, engage and share… Read the full press release

Japan Airlines announces partnership with Russian Airlines PJSC “Aeroflot”

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TOKYO, Japan, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) and Public Joint Stock Company “Aeroflot – Russian Airlines” (PJSC “Aeroflot”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic cooperation agreement to pursue commercial opportunities which will greatly benefit the customers of both airlines by providing more options for travel between Russia… Read the full press release

dnata, Emirates Innovation Lab, IBM and flydubai Cargo create new value proposition for cargo service delivery through blockchain technology

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dnata, Emirates Innovation Lab, flydubai Cargo, and IBM Successfully Complete a Proof of Concept (PoC) Using Blockchain Technology for Airfreight Transportation in Dubai DUBAI, UAE, 2017-Nov-27 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata’s cargo operations, in conjunction with Emirates Innovation Lab, IBM and flydubai Cargo, has created a new value proposition for cargo service delivery through the… Read the full press release