Category Archives: Travel Management

UIA tests SMS notification service to inform passengers of any delays and cancellations on their flights

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Kiev, Ukraine, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — UIA started testing SMS notification service informing passengers of all scheduled flights on any delays and cancellations. Therefore, the airline`s clients will be notified of important schedule alterations. Within 48 – 1 hour prior to scheduled departure, passengers who provided UIA with correct contact details when booking their… Read the full press release

Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil with Help Alliance aid initiatives

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Reigning beach volleyball Olympic champions Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann visit Lufthansa Help Alliance project COLOGNE, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — On 15 August, at the start of the second week of the Olympic Games, Lufthansa celebrates its 60th anniversary of scheduled service to Brazil. In 1956, a Lockheed Super Star with 48 first-class… Read the full press release

Air France announces daily bus service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City

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From September 26, 2016, Air France customers will be able to travel to Quebec thanks to a new daily service between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and the Sainte-Foy railway station in Quebec City. The Montreal-Quebec service will be operated by Air France bus, equipped with 52 seats and Wi-Fi. PARIS, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Company’s… Read the full press release

Heathrow installs fifty new noise monitors in local areas

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50 new noise monitors are being added to more than double the airport’s existing network New figures show a 5.5% increase in the proportion of quieter, new generation aircraft using the airport Heathrow launches its second ‘Blueprint for Noise Reduction’ today LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow has begun the installation of fifty new… Read the full press release

Heathrow works with Alzheimer’s Society to support its commitment to be the world’s first dementia friendly airport

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LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow is working with Alzheimer’s Society to change global attitudes towards dementia as part of the charity’s Dementia Friendly Communities programme. The airport has pledged to make all 76,000 people that work at the airport dementia aware through the provision of ‘Dementia Friends’ sessions, training and online resources. The… Read the full press release

Heathrow poll shows support for its expansion plans remains strong in local communities

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      51% of residents in 12 local constituencies support expansion at Heathrow, and 35% oppose       59% of residents feel positive about the airport, and only 8% feel negative LONDON, 2016-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Populus polling released by Heathrow today shows support for the airport’s expansion plans remains strong in local communities. … Read the full press release

DCASE to host 3rd annual Fifth Star Awards presented by Allstate Insurance Company on September 14

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Guy King, Sones de México Ensemble, The Second City, Black Ensemble Theater and others will perform—along with event hosts The Q Brothers CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) will honor four Chicago artists and arts advocates and one iconic cultural institution at the 3rd annual… Read the full press release

VISITFLORIDA: Greater Fort Lauderdale becomes the home of first Florida state park named after an African-American

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Renaming and Reclaiming Ceremony in Dania Beach Celebrates the First State Park in Florida Named After an African-American GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, formerly known as John U. Lloyd State Park, is the first state park to be named for an African-American in the… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces Preferred Partnership agreement with Flexiroam Asia Limited

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BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce a Preferred Partnership agreement with mobile virtual network operator Flexiroam Asia Limited. Flexiroam is a new breed of telecommunications company that enables travellers to bypass roaming charges around the world. Its flagship data-roaming product, FLEXIROAM X, allows users to earn up to 100GB… Read the full press release

TAP clients now can access their boarding cards through Google Now

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Android users now have this function in their diary This feature is yet another step forward in the development of services TAP offers its clients through their mobile devices. The company has free iOS and Android apps for smartphones and tablets with which it is possible – among… Read the full press release

TAP names its two new A330 after John Dos Passos and João Vaz Côrte-Real

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Lisbon, Portugal, 2016-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The two new TAP’s A330 that cross daily the Atlantic Ocean, operating the also new airline’s routes to the USA: Boston and New York – JFK, have now the names of two singular personalities: John Dos Passos and João Vaz Côrte-Real. With Portuguese ancestry, John Dos Passos, and… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair enhance baggage policy with additional 10kg allowance for check-in baggage

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair are pleased to announce the introduction of an enhanced baggage policy, which will see passengers benefit from increased check-in allowances and generally lower excess baggage charges. Under the revised weight system policy, all passengers, regardless of their class of travel, will enjoy an… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair announce 2.9% increase in July 2016 passenger number compared to same month last year

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways today released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for July 2016 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and the amount of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month last year. Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried a total… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines and United Flight Systems announce Preferred School Program partnership

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ATLANTA, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines (“ExpressJet”) is excited to announce a partnership agreement with United Flight Systems to offer qualified students a pathway to secure a first officer position at the airline. This new partnership provides currently enrolled students or student instructors at smaller flight training programs the same incentives as their… Read the full press release

HMSHost to enhance dining options at El Paso International Airport following five-year lease extension

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Golf lovers rejoice with addition of PGA TOUR Grill to airport dining options EL PASO, TX, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Enhanced dining options will soon welcome travelers at El Paso International Airport. Global restaurateur HMSHost was recently awarded a five-year lease extension valued at more than $47 million to continue operating the airport’s dining… Read the full press release

HKIA reports of 5.8% increase in passenger volume during July 2016 compared to same month last year

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Air traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw steady growth in July 2016. During the month, passenger volume increased 5.8% year on year to 6.3 million, while flight movements rose 2.9% to 35,200 compared to the same month last year. Cargo throughput saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces new partnership with Orlando-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts

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CHICAGO, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution to independent hotels – is pleased to announce a new partnership with Orland0-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts. With a shared vision to provide unparalleled hospitality in a distinct, independent hotel setting, the partnership between… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Gretna battlefield in Dumfries and Galloway to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A battlefield to the southwest of Gretna in Dumfries and Galloway has become the 40th site to be added to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields. The Battle of Sark, fought in 1448, was the first decisive victory for a Scottish force over the English since the Battle of… Read the full press release

TFE Hotels offers guests the chance to stay in a real converted prison! — the Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge, Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels announces the most exciting new addition to the Australian hotel scene – the Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge, Melbourne, on the site of a converted former prison. Australia will soon have a new hotel that will have everyone talking…  A hotel that will offer guests the chance… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels announces the promotion of Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties

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HONG KONG, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has promoted Mr. Thomas Salg to General Manager of its three Hong Kong properties: Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Prince Hotel and Gateway Hotel. A seasoned hotelier, Thomas has been in the hotel industry for more than 20 years, spanning 8 countries and 3 different continents… Read the full press release

The Rezidor Hotel Group to start full renovation of the Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel, Stavanger in Norway

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group has started its most extensive investment program ever in the Nordics – allocating €110m to the renovation and refurbishment of several flagships. Key projects include the city of Stavanger in Norway where Rezidor has already completed the total make-over of the Radisson Blu Royal… Read the full press release

Wyndham Vacation Ownership recognized as one of the “Healthiest Employers in Central Florida” by Orlando Business Journal

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2016-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO), the world’s largest vacation ownership company and a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), was recently recognized by Orlando Business Journal as one of the “Healthiest Employers in Central Florida” for the company’s commitment to wellness in the workplace. With… Read the full press release

REGRESO AL ÍBEX 35, TRECE AÑOS DESPUÉS

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Mallorca, España, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — El pasado 27 de julio, Meliá Hotels International obtuvo un importante respaldo de los mercados financieros, cuando el Comité Técnico Asesor del IBEX acordó incluir a la principal cadena hotelera de España en el selectivo índice IBEX 35 de la bolsa española, que reúne a las empresas con… Read the full press release

BWI Marshall Airport ranked highest on the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America” list by Thrillist

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Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The food, drink, and travel website Thrillist announced this week that Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) ranked highest on its list of the “Top 10 Most Surprisingly Great Airports in America.” The Thrillist website noted that BWI Marshall and the other top airports on the… Read the full press release

Munich Airport releases its latest integrated report “More Winners”

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MUNICH, GERMANY, 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport (FMG) has released its latest integrated report. Entitled “More Winners”, it is the sixth edition in a series that has garnered numerous prestig-ious awards in the past. In the 180-page report, FMG presents the traffic statistics and business results for 2015 and provides information on all… Read the full press release

PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25

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Conference will examine how destinations can design a sustainable tourism brand BANGKOK, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stage the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 (NTFF 2016) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh on November 23-25. The event is being hosted generously by the Bangladesh Tourism Board under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation… Read the full press release

IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency

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Geneva, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments. The new data format will make electronic communication between the US-CBP’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)… Read the full press release

CAA report: George Best Belfast City Airport ranked amongst the top 10 airports in the UK

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BELFAST, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — New UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) report rates airports on quality of assistance for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility and we’re delighted to announce that George Best Belfast City Airport has achieved a rating of ‘very good’ and has ranked amongst the top 10 airports in the UK…. Read the full press release

Qatar Airways and Qatar Aviation Catering Company launch new waste reduction and recycling programme

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Reducing catering waste and diverting remaining waste from landfill DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Aviation Catering Company (QACC) have launched a new waste reduction and recycling programme in Doha, further contributing towards local and international environmental solutions. As a world-leading airline Qatar Airways is continually improving how it manages… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways achieved the number one spot in global ranking of international airlines by AirHelp

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AirHelp rates Qatar Airways as world number one based on quality and service, punctuality and resolving customer complaints DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has topped a global ranking of international airlines for providing travellers worldwide with the highest quality and service, on-time performance, and customer claim processing. The multiple award-winning airline… Read the full press release