Category Archives: Travel Management

AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels survey: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora voted the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World

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AFAR Travelers’ Choice Hotels survey: Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora voted the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in the World   South Pacific resort recognised in 2017 Travelers’ Choice Hotel Awards Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has just been named the #1 Top Epic Stay Hotel in… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming

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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming   Award-winning Mexico resort appoints Paulina Mercader as Spa Director and introduces new wellness programming including myDNA Retreat and superfood-infused spa menu Punta Mita, México, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, a five-star luxury resort… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways announces new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil

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Qatar Airways announces new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil   Agreement will provide Qatar Airways passengers even greater connectivity to exciting destinations across Brazil Award-winning airline will launch service to Rio de Janeiro next year DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare agreement with… Read the full news article

UNWTO included in the List of ODA- eligible International Organizations

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The OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), representing thirty of the main donor countries, has included the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in the List of ODA- eligible International Organizations.  MADRID, Spain, 2017-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO’s inclusion in this list implies that countries´ financial contributions to the Organization such as membership fees can now… Read the full news article

flydubai becomes the first in Middle East to operate Boeing’s newest single-aisle airplane — 737 MAX 8

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flydubai becomes the first in Middle East to operate Boeing’s newest single-aisle airplane — 737 MAX 8   Dubai, UAE, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and flydubai celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX 8, making the Middle East carrier the first in the region to operate Boeing’s newest single-aisle airplane…. Read the full news article

Emaar Hospitality Group announces partnership with Global Hospitality Services

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Dubai, UAE, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emaar Hospitality Group, wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, the Dubai-based global property developer and key innovative leader in the property industry, has partnered with Global Hospitality Services (GHS) to access its global network to expand its brand reach and customer base in key segments of the market. Global… Read the full news article

Aeroflot marks 50 years of service to Zurich

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Moscow, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (31 July 2017) marks 50 years of Aeroflot flights to Zurich. The first regular flight between Moscow and Zurich was made on 31 July 1967 on a Tu-104 aircraft captained by Petr Gonchar, assisted by first officer Oleg Khalmuradov. Today, Aeroflot operates 14 flights between Moscow and Zurich… Read the full news article

New kids play area opens at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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New kids play area opens at Gerald R. Ford International Airport   Grand Rapids, Mich., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Kids traveling through the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) have a fun new space to play, complete with a replica helicopter and air traffic control tower, thanks to a partnership with Spectrum Health Helen… Read the full news article

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority launches new Noise Monitoring Terminal in Oakville

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Toronto, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Greater Toronto Airports Authority has officially launched a new Noise Monitoring Terminal (NMT) in Oakville, providing residents with additional means to monitor noise generated from airport operations. The NMT, located in Glenashton Park, is the first of eight planned for installation in the Greater Toronto Area. “It’s… Read the full news article

Moxy Hotels recognized by LE Miami’s Rebels Awards for creating 2017’s Most Original Campaign

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Bethesda, MD, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s bold new experiential brand, has been recognized by LE Miami’s Rebels Awards for creating 2017’s Most Original Campaign. The prestigious award recognizes hotel companies with extraordinary marketing that offers a fresh approach to connecting with travelers and takes a brand to the next level,… Read the full news article

Marriott International and Mori Trust Group open five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan

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Marriott International and Mori Trust Group open five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan   Tokyo, Japan, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Japan’s leading lodging company Mori Trust Group today proudly announced the grand opening of five distinct Marriott Hotels across Japan, broadening the spectrum on the country’s scenic… Read the full news article

AHLA welcomes introduction of the “Save Local Business Act”

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Legislation provides clarity for local businesses on what it means to be a “joint employer” Washington, D.C., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today ( July 27, 2017) applauded the introduction of the “Save Local Business Act,” which will provide much needed clarity to America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs… Read the full news article

Oakland International Airport opens the first phase of its expanded International Arrivals Building in Terminal 1

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Oakland International Airport opens the first phase of its expanded International Arrivals Building in Terminal 1   Expansion of International Arrivals Building Accommodates Soaring Foreign Travel at OAK Oakland, CA:, 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — As passenger traffic continues to climb, Oakland International Airport (OAK) today (July 28th, 2017) opens the first phase of… Read the full news article

Textron Aviation: ATP Flight School ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft

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Textron Aviation: ATP Flight School ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft   OSHKOSH, Wis., 2017-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, today (JULY 28, 2017) announced at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture that ATP Flight School has ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft. With the addition of these aircraft,… Read the full news article

Qantas launches new direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Osaka’s Kansai International Airport

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Sydney, Australia, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will launch new direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Osaka’s Kansai International Airport in response to the boom in travel between Australia and Japan. From 14 December 2017 until 24 March 2018, Qantas will operate three flights per week using its upgraded two-class Airbus A330 aircraft.* The… Read the full news article

VisitEngland: The ‘Great West Way’ project receives £1 million from the Discover England Fund

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VisitEngland: The ‘Great West Way’ project receives £1 million from the Discover England Fund   London, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The ‘Great West Way’ project, led by destination management organisation VisitWiltshire, is set to transform tourism along the 125-mile route. The major investment will develop a new touring route and link a package… Read the full news article

TAP to purchase 2.5 million bottles of Portuguese wine and put out a call for tender

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — “TAP Wine Experience” is the name of TAP’s new initiative to transform the company into the world’s largest channel for speaking about and tasting Portuguese wines. Seeking to expand and diversify its in-flight wine list, TAP has issued a call for tender, open to large and small producers… Read the full news article

New prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany scheduled to open in 2020

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New prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany scheduled to open in 2020   BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group and prizeotel are pleased to continue delivering on their joint venture with signing of a new prizeotel in Münster-City, Germany, scheduled to open in 2020. Karim Rashid, the renowned New York-based designer and… Read the full news article

Dusit International to operate the first dusitD2 branded property in Vietnam slated to open in Q2 2018

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Dusit International to operate the first dusitD2 branded property in Vietnam slated to open in Q2 2018   New property will be first in the country to operate under the dusitD2 brand BANGKOK, Thailand, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Thailand-based, global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Ha Dat Company… Read the full news article

Jeppesen to provide its navigation and electronic flight bag services to University of North Dakota

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Student pilots and operations staff to ready themselves for careers using Jeppesen data and flight information OSHKOSH, Wis., 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — EAA AIRVENTURE — Today (July 27, 2017), Boeing [NYSE: BA], through its subsidiary Jeppesen, announced a three-year service agreement with the University of North Dakota Department of Aviation to provide the school with… Read the full news article

Choice Hotels International announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Los Angeles – LAX

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, joined Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality to celebrate the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Los Angeles – LAX yesterday. The property, which opened on May 2, leads the Cambria brand’s expansion in California, and is the first of several projects in… Read the full news article

Gatwick Airport announces £1.15 billion investment over the next five years

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London, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Gatwick Airport has today (28/07/2017) announced it will invest £1.15 billion over the next five years – with £240 million planned for 2017/18 alone – as it plans for more growth and improved efficiency, while also maintaining its record levels of passenger satisfaction. This 2017 Capital Investment Programme… Read the full news article

Pacific Asia Travel Association announces Winners of the 2017 Grand and Gold Awards

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BANGKOK, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Winners of the 2017 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today (July 27, 2017) by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). These awards, generously supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), this year recognise the achievements of 28 separate organisations and individuals. The awards ceremony takes… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to launch service to Canberra in 2018; its fifth Australian destination

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Award-winning airline launches fifth destination in Australia The new destination marks another triumph for airline in a year signified by growth, recognition and expansion Service to Prague; Czech Republic; Kyiv, Ukraine and Sohar, Oman to take place next month DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jul-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways continues its growth and expansion plans as… Read the full news article

IHG® signs dual-brand management agreement for Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach in Bintan, Indonesia

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IHG® signs dual-brand management agreement for Holiday Inn Resort Bintan Lagoi Beach and Hotel Indigo Bintan Lagoi Beach in Bintan, Indonesia   New development to offer combination of quality midscale and boutique accommodation for travellers in the upmarket Lagoi Bay area Denham UK, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of… Read the full news article

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts creates new global Culinary Calendar

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InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts creates new global Culinary Calendar   Denham UK, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG®, (InterContinental® Hotels Group), today (26 JULY 2017) announces that InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest luxury hotel brand, has created a new global Culinary Calendar, designed to be a snapshot of five-star seasonal dishes for food and travel… Read the full news article

IHG® announces EVEN Hotels property in New Zealand scheduled to open in 2020

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IHG® announces EVEN Hotels property in New Zealand scheduled to open in 2020   Denham UK, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel can play havoc with our mental and physical wellbeing. So many of us spend hours at the gym, watching our diets or taking early morning yoga classes, only to see all the… Read the full news article

World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 to take place in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October

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World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 to take place in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October   London, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October. Spanning several… Read the full news article

The Westfield Health British Transplant Games gets support from EventScotland’s National Funding Programme

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The Westfield Health British Transplant Games gets support from EventScotland’s National Funding Programme   Edinburgh, Scotland, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Westfield Health British Transplant Games – in North Lanarkshire from today, Thursday 27 July to Sunday 30 July – is amongst 14 forthcoming events taking place across the country which are benefitting from a share… Read the full news article