McLean, VA, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the release of Portrait of Revenue Management Leadership. The report examines the results of a recent survey of hotel management executives on their current work, the challenges facing the discipline, and the evolving skills and duties of senior revenue… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel Management
Javier Echave appointed Chief Financial Officer, Heathrow Airport
Javier Echave appointed Chief Financial Officer, Heathrow Airport LONDON, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Javier Echave has been confirmed in the role of Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect, having acted in the role on an interim basis. Javier is a highly experienced finance director having held senior roles in the UK and Europe,… Read the full press release
Aeroflot voted second world’s best airline by National Geographic Traveller readers
MOSCOW, Russia, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has been voted second-best airline globally and undisputed leader of the Russian market by Russian readers of National Geographic Traveller, one of the world’s most popular travel magazines. Aeroflot ranked second behind only Emirates – named world’s best airline at this year’s World Airline Awards and like… Read the full press release
American Express Global Business Travel CEO Doug Anderson as featured speaker at GBTA Conference 2016
LONDON, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – and German business travel buyer association VDR – today announced that Mr Doug Anderson, CEO of American Express Global Business Travel, will be a featured speaker at GBTA Conference 2016 Frankfurt in Partnership… Read the full press release
UIA selects Amadeus Altéa Suite to deliver a complete Passenger Service System
KIEV, Ukraine, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Ukraine International Airlines and Amadeus signed a partnership agreement, enabling UIA to drive revenue generation and growth. The parties were represented by Yuri Miroshnikov, UIA President, and Julia Sattel, Global Head of Airline IT, Amadeus. UIA has chosen the Amadeus Altéa Suite, which provides the carrier with a… Read the full press release
The Heathrow Business Summit welcomed over 200 SMEs seeking to join the airport’s supply chain
Over 200 SMEs attended Heathrow’s 20th annual Business Summit, tendering to join the airport’s supply chain “Heathrow is a cornerstone of the UK’s economic security” – Ian Ballentine, Heathrow’s Procurement Director Heathrow expansion will provide even more opportunities for small businesses, creating up to £211bn in economic benefits and up to 180,000 jobs across the… Read the full press release
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to open its first property in New Zealand by 2019
Bethesda, Md., 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. has signed a management agreement with NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited to open the first Ritz-Carlton property in New Zealand in 2019, creating a new iconic property that will enhance the famous skyline of New Zealand’s leading waterfront city, Auckland. Located in the… Read the full press release
InterContinental Hotels Group named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, has been named Singapore’s third best company to work for by Great Place to Work®. Munich.Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — This is the second consecutive year IHG is ranked amongst the country’s top employers after the ‘Best Companies to Work For’… Read the full press release
SFO honored by Airports Council International-North America for its Museum exhibitions brochures
Airports Council International-North America honors Airport for Museum exhibition brochures SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), which represents governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports across the United States and Canada, recently honored SFO with their 2016 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications, and Customer Service Award for… Read the full press release
London City Airport holds ‘STEM in Aviation’ Day to help encourage the next generation of STEM professionals
LONDON, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 100 students from 11 schools in Essex and London met on Thursday 3 November at London’s ExCel Centre to discover more about science, technology, engineering and maths-based (STEM) careers, including aviation. The ‘STEM in Aviation’ Day was organised by London City Airport in partnership with the East London… Read the full press release
ATL welcomed crowd for its second annual Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson fundraising event benefiting Silence The Growl program to combat childhood hunger
ATLANTA, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds gathered Wednesday, Nov. 2 to enjoy the second annual Taste of Hartsfield-Jackson, a fundraising feast that featured more than 30 restaurants and eateries from throughout the world’s busiest airport. The event, held in the Domestic Terminal atrium, offered a rare opportunity for the public to sample food from… Read the full press release
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai named the Best Luxury Hotel in Shanghai by Travel Weekly China
Shanghai, China, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai has just been named the Best Luxury Hotel in Shanghai by Travel Weekly China, in their China Travel & Meeting Industry Awards 2016. The magazine’s Travel & Meeting Industry Awards recognise companies considered to be the top luxury suppliers in the travel industry. Winners were voted… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways updates on its negotiations to purchase 49% stake in Meridiana Fly and expansion plans in Italy
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, announces the award-winning airline’s intention to add Florence to its network when the airport’s runway extension is complete Qatar Airways expects to conclude its deal to acquire 49 per cent of Meridiana Fly by January 2017 if the Italian airline meets the conditions of… Read the full press release
Allegiant marks 10 years of service to Tampa / St. Pete via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
CLEARWATER, Fla., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today celebrates 10 years of ultra-low fare service to Tampa / St. Pete via St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). The service has carried more than 8.8 million passengers in and out of the Tampa Bay area. To celebrate the milestone, Allegiant and PIE are hosting… Read the full press release
Transport for Greater Manchester’s Leigh to Ellenbrook Guided Busway receives Transport Policy and Planning Award
MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport leaders in Greater Manchester have scooped yet another prestigious industry award for the North West’s first guided busway. At the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport National Awards on 27 October, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) picked up the Transport Policy and Planning Award for the Leigh… Read the full press release
Wyndham Vacation Rentals UK announces acquisition of cottage and luxury lodge agency Blue Chip Holidays
United Kingdom, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Rentals UK has expanded its growing national portfolio with the purchase of cottage and luxury lodge agency Blue Chip Holidays. The Blue Chip business offers more than 1,100 high-quality rental properties, and further extends WVR UK’s top-end self-catering portfolio, particularly across the South West. With this… Read the full press release
Rezidor strengthens its presence in Russia with signing of Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, and AGROCOM GROUP LLC are delighted to announce the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Rostov-on-Don, strengthening Rezidor’s footprint in Russia. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is already represented by 6 properties in Sochi alone, and 37 hotels… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels International announces new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China
Hotel company enhances Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites amenities to accommodate increase in inbound Chinese tourists ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today a new global agreement with Ctrip, the largest online travel agency in China. In addition, Choice… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels International to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, California scheduled to open in 2018
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement with franchise partner Villa Developers & Investments, LLC, to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in San Jose, Calif. The 11-story, 173-room Cambria property will be located at… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels International rebrands former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has converted the former MileNorth Hotel in Chicago into the Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile. The partnership with Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality marks the brand’s first official conversion as part of a strategy… Read the full press release
Boeing: Chinese carrier Donghai Airlines finalizes order for five 787-9 Dreamliners
Chinese carrier to become newest 787 Dreamliner operator SHENZHEN, China, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Donghai Airlines announced today the finalization of an order for five 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.32 billion at current list prices. Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines announced its intent to order 25 737 MAX 8s and five 787-9… Read the full press release
Boeing and COMAC expand their joint research collaboration on sustainable growth of commercial aviation
Boeing-COMAC Sustainable Aviation Technology Center to pursue mutually beneficial research in materials recycling, air travel for aging populations, workplace safety ZHUHAI, China, 2016-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) today signed a new agreement to expand their joint research collaboration in support of the long-term sustainable growth… Read the full press release
AAAE marks one-year anniversary of operations for the innovative airport TNC management system
AAAE marks one-year anniversary of operations for the innovative airport TNC management system Alexandria, VA, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) today marks the one-year anniversary of operations for a proven and successful system that helps airports manage transportation network companies’ (TNC) operations and revenue at their… Read the full press release
easyJet created 37 new jobs at BPO company Webhelp in Rothesay
easyJet created 37 new jobs at BPO company Webhelp in Rothesay LUTON, UK, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline has created 37 new jobs at leading global customer experience and business process outsourcing company, Webhelp. There were 23 people working for Webhelp on the easyJet account on a temporary basis and… Read the full press release
Gatwick Airport given The National Autistic Society’s Autism Friendly Award
Follows successful roll-out of initiatives like the hidden disability lanyard Maria Cook appointed Gatwick’s inaugural Autism Ambassador Airport Autism Champions to help with ongoing training of frontline staff GATWICK, UK, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick has become the UK’s first Autism Friendly airport in recognition of the airport’s commitment to becoming an accessible… Read the full press release
The newly built Radisson Blu Hotel Brașov will be Carlson Rezidor’s third hotel in Romania
Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu, the iconic hotel brand driven by innovation and design, announces the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Brașov, Romania. This newly built hotel will be Carlson Rezidor’s third hotel in Romania complementing the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest (opened since 2008) and Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest… Read the full press release
Joe Yoshiyuki Nakazawa appointed new Tourism Australia Country Manager for Japan
SYDNEY, Australia, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Joe Yoshiyuki Nakazawa as its new Country Manager Japan, taking up the Tokyo-based role on 1 December 2016. Mr Nakazawa joins Tourism Australia from HRS Hotel Reservation Service Japan, where he is currently the Managing Director. Prior to his current role,… Read the full press release
UNWTO/WTM Minister Summit: Tourism and Security: Promoting Safe and Seamless Travel
Minister of Tourism from over 50 countries and leaders from the private sector companies and associations will convene at the Ministers Summit organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel Market in London, to discuss safe, secure and seamless travel. MADRID, Spain, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The 10th edition of the… Read the full press release
UNWTO City Tourism Summit in Luxor, Egypt: urban planning and city tourism development must be fully coordinated
The 5th UNWTO City Tourism Summit in Luxor, Egypt gathered around 400 experts from 40 countries to discuss the theme ‘Cities: Local culture for a global traveler’. The event, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of Egypt, concluded on the importance of ensuring urban planning and city tourism development… Read the full press release
IATA global air freight markets in September 2016: demand measured in FTKs rose 6.1% YoY
GENEVA, Switzerland, 2016-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in September 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.1% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace of growth since the disruption caused by the US West Coast seaports strike in February… Read the full press release