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San Diego International Airport announces relocation of Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to new terminal locations

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Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to move terminal locations SAN DIEGO, CA, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective January 29, several airlines at San Diego International Airport (SAN) will move their terminal operations to better accommodate and support future growth. Alaska Airlines, the largest carrier impacted, currently operates more than… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport appoints new Framework for projects under the value of £150,000

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11 companies selected to be part of new Gatwick Framework Projects under the value of £150,000 to be awarded through new framework Half of the firms are located close to Gatwick, bringing benefit to local economy Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick has appointed a new Framework for projects under the value… Read the full news article

Germany Domestic tourism: The number of overnight stays is expected to reach a new record of around 477 million in 2018 (+ 4%)

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WIESBADEN, Germany, 2019-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In the period from January to November 2018, the number of overnight stays increased by 4% to 447.9 million compared to the same period of the previous year. Of these, 81.5 million were foreign guests (+ 5%) and 366.4 million domestic guests (+ 4%). In November 2018, there… Read the full news article

SAS announces appointment of Michel Fischier as new Head of Investor Relations

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2019-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS has appointed Michel Fischier as new Head of Investor Relations at SAS. He joins from Hoist Finance, where he has been Head of IR since 2016. Michel Fischier has extensive experience in managing IR work in several major organizations, most recently at Hoist Finance, where he has… Read the full news article

GTAA President and CEO Howard Eng to retire in 2020

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TORONTO, CANADA, 2019-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) today (January 8, 2019) announced that GTAA President and CEO Howard Eng will retire in 2020 after 40 successful years as an airport executive, culminating with 8 superb years at the helm of Canada’s largest airport. “Howard… Read the full news article

Emirates brings Emirati talent into key leadership positions

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced a number of appointments to its commercial operations team across the Middle East, GCC and Africa, further demonstrating the airline’s commitment to strengthening its long-term commercial strategy and offer across these regions. All of the appointments bring Emirati talent into key leadership positions, either… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts adds Hotel RL Olympia and Hotel RL Salt Lake City to its managed portfolio

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts unveiled the addition of two new properties to its managed portfolio – Hotel RL Olympia in Olympia, Washington and Hotel RL Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, Utah. The two new management contracts further Interstate’s coast-to-coast U.S. expansion following recent additions, including The… Read the full news article

IATA calls on the government of Jordan to ensure that aviation continues to be prioritized as a key economic enabler

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Amman, Jordan, 2019-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Jordan to continue to focus on aviation as a strategic enabler of the country’s economic growth and development. Aviation already supports close to $2.2 billion in economic activity and 70,000 jobs in Jordan, including the catalytic benefits… Read the full news article

ITB Berlin Convention, the world’s largest tourism convention is attracting numerous heavyweights including Airbnb, Alibaba and Expedia

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BERLIN, Germany, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The world’s largest tourism convention is attracting numerous heavyweights. From 6 to 9 March 2019 at the ITB Berlin Convention, 400 leading figures from tourism, politics and business will be speaking about the future of travel at a total of 200 events. Featuring a new design, the Convention… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) names Royal Caribbean Cruises Vice Chairman Adam M. Goldstein as Global Chair

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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Appoints Adam M. Goldstein as 2019 Global Chair WASHINGTON, DC, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade organization, today (January 7, 2019) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Adam M. Goldstein, Vice Chairman, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., as… Read the full news article

IntercityHotel appoints Sigrid Köntopp as Senior Director Operations

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Sigrid Köntopp has taken over the position of Senior Director Operations IntercityHotel with effect from the start of the year. She succeeds Robert Boller, who will remain with Deutsche Hospitality as Managing Director of MAXX Hotel GmbH. In her new capacity as Senior Director Operations… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts selected to manage a historic property in Portland, Maine — The Westin Portland Harborview

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the premier global hotel management company, has been selected by investment group, Rockbridge to manage The Westin Portland Harborview, a historic property in Portland, Maine. The new management contract furthers Interstate’s coast-to-coast U.S. expansion following recent acquisitions, adding the Courtyard by Marriott Salt… Read the full news article

Heathrow launches eight-week consultation on Airspace & Future Operations

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Eight-week consultation on Airspace & Future Operations is launching on 8th January Next phase of public consultation is the latest delivery milestone for proposed Heathrow expansion Heathrow is asking the public to help shape the airport’s future airspace design, and give views on how an expanded airport could operate – including runway alternation and proposals on… Read the full news article

Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa

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Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim rebranded and redesigned as Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today (January 3, 2019) announced the rebranding of Hyatt Place Goa/Candolim to Hyatt Centric Candolim Goa, marking the brand’s second hotel in India. Located in prime destinations across the world including New York, Miami,… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu announces the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, is proud to announce the opening of two hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Both landmark hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Cornichelocated… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport: Twelve week public consultation on draft master plan closes at 5pm on 10 January 2019

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Gatwick’s plans will provide new opportunities for the South East and bolster the local economy for future generations Plan includes bringing the airport’s existing standby runway into routine use for the first time Gatwick , UK, 2019-Jan-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick is reminding local residents and businesses that they have just one week left… Read the full news article

Exclusive Amistad Partners Evening with London Agents

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London, United Kingdom, 2019-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Amistad Partners were excited to host a MICE and Leisure Agent’s event on the 11th of December 2018 in London at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch – complete with their own private Bowling Alley. Joining the AP Team that evening were the following partner hotels; Aphrodite Hills… Read the full news article

Hyatt reopens Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations

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Following a five-year revitalization, the legendary Bali Hyatt reopens as Hyatt Regency Bali CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 20, 2018) the reopening of Bali Hyatt as Hyatt Regency Bali after five years of renovations. Continuing the hotel’s trusted legacy of Balinese hospitality, Hyatt Regency Bali… Read the full news article

Cyber hacks and data breaches: Is your customers’ data safe?

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LONDON, UK, 2018-Dec-21 — Travel PR News/ — On Friday, hotel group Marriott International became the latest target of relentless hackers. The hotel giant reported that the records of a whopping 500 million customers were involved in a data breach. It admitted, after an internal investigation, that the guest reservation database of its Starwood division… Read the full news article

Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare agreement

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Dubai, UAE, 2018-Dec-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and South African Airways (SAA), the South African flag carrier, are expanding their strategic cooperation with enhancements to its codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both Emirates and SAA customers. Pending governmental approval, SAA and Emirates have signed an enhanced… Read the full news article

Marriott International recognized as one of the best large company employers in Talent Board’s Candidate Experience Awards

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Award highlights Marriott’s long-standing position as an employer of choice and culture of putting people first Bethesda, MD, 2018-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, the world’s leading hospitality company and one of the largest companies for job seekers and career growth potential, was recently recognized as one of the best large company employers in… Read the full news article

Air France names Anne Rigail as CEO

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PARIS, France, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Subsequent to the proposal of Benjamin Smith, CEO Air France-KLM, and the approval of the Air France-KLM Board of Directors, the Air France Board of Directors has appointed Anne Rigail as CEO of Air France, following their meeting on December 12, 2018. Previously EVP Customer at Air France,… Read the full news article

HUNGARY: EIB and Budapest Airport sign 200 million loan agreement for the continued expansion and upgrades of Liszt Ferenc International Airport

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EUR 200 loan agreement between EIB and Budapest Airport allows further expansion of Hungary`s main airport; Activity is backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the heart of the Investment plan for Europe (or Juncker plan); Passengers to continue experiencing world-class service at the Airport; BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Continued… Read the full news article

Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital to acquire all the outstanding common shares of Travelport for $15.75 per share in cash

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Agreement with Siris Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital Travelport to continue technical innovation under private ownership Guidance updated. Acquisition expected to close Q2 2019 LANGLEY, U.K., 2018-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport Worldwide Limited (“Travelport”) (NYSE: TVPT), a leading travel technology company, today (10 December 2018) announced that it has entered into a definitive… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver announces the appointment of Evan Morgan as Restaurant Chef, YEW Seafood + bar

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“Combine new flavours and change conceptions – food should evolve along with the rest of our culture,” Evan Morgan, Restaurant Chef, YEW Seafood + bar Vancouver, Canada, 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Evan Morgan joins YEW seafood + bar as the new Restaurant Chef, a position that allows him to bring his skills, passion and creativity as a… Read the full news article

Port of Oakland appoints Rebecca Haggerty as Chief Audit Officer

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Santa Clara County Internal Audit Manager Rebecca Haggerty starts next month Oakland, Calif., 2018-Dec-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A longtime Santa Clara County audit and accounting manager becomes the Port of Oakland’s Chief Audit Officer next month.  The Board of Port Commissioners said today ( Dec. 7, 2018) it has appointed Rebecca Haggerty to its top… Read the full news article

Hyatt announces 151-room Hyatt Regency Tirana, Albania expected to open in 2019

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Hyatt Regency Tirana will mark continued growth for Hyatt in Southeast Europe CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (December 6, 2018) that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Kastrati Hotels & Tower shpk for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Albania. The 151-room Hyatt Regency… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines welcomes airline veteran John Kirby as its newest Vice President of Network Planning

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MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced today (Dec 7, 2018) it has hired airline veteran John Kirby as its newest Vice President of Network Planning.  Kirby will oversee what is set to be a large network expansion in the coming years for Spirit.  Kirby is a highly experienced, successful and well-regarded leader… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels appoints Antony Ritch as the new Chief Executive Officer

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Ultimo NSW, Australia, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Ritch as the new Chief Executive Officer following a global search. Antony will be relocating from Los Angeles, USA to Sydney, Australia and will commence his role at TFE Hotels in February 2019. Antony is an Australian… Read the full news article

Royal Air Maroc joins oneworld airline alliance

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Hong Kong, China, 2018-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Air Maroc is to join oneworld, adding one of Africa’s leading and fastest growing airlines to the world’s premier airline alliance. Its election as a oneworld member designate was announced as the Chief Executives of the alliance’s 13 current member airlines, including Cathay Pacific Chief Executive… Read the full news article