Category Archives: Travel Management

Air New Zealand announces award-winning restaurateur Michael Meredith as its new Consultant Chef

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Award-winning restaurateur Michael Meredith is set to take his culinary expertise to the skies as Air New Zealand’s newest consultant chef. Renowned for his adventurous approach to food and degustation menus at Auckland’s fine dining restaurant Merediths, the Samoan-born chef will work with the airline to design dishes for… Read the full press release

Jet Airways announces five million members for its frequent flyer programme JetPrivilege

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Mumbai, 2016-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards management and frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has crossed a significant milestone of five million programme members. Since its launch, the JetPrivilege programme has stayed true to its simple but powerful consumer value proposition of earning and redeeming JPMiles… Read the full press release

Singita Grumeti Tanzania wins top spot in the Best Safari Lodge in Africa category at 2016 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

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Grumeti, Tanzania, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita Grumeti Tanzania has once again affirmed its status as one of Africa’s leading safari experiences, after scooping the top spot in the Best Safari Lodges in Africa category  in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The announcement was made last week in New York. The award is… Read the full press release

National Basketball Association extends partnership with Marriott International as partner of several league events

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New York, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today a partnership extension that will make the global hotel company a partner of several league events, including NBA House Rio, NBA All-Star, and select NBA Global Games.  In addition, Marriott International will become an… Read the full press release

Marriott International board members, Ms. Mary K. Bush and Ms. Debra L. Lee recognized by Savoy Magazine as two of this year’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

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Bethesda, MD, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) board members, Ms. Mary K. Bush and Ms. Debra L. Lee, have been recognized by Savoy Magazine as two of this year’s Most Influential Black Corporate Directors. The list, included as part of Savoy Magazine’s Summer 2016 issue, is considered by the… Read the full press release

TownePlace Suites by Marriott® to roll out new high-end Weber stainless steel Summit® Gas Grills its hotels

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Bethesda, Maryland, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TownePlace Suites by Marriott® and Weber-Stephen Products LLC are joining forces to raise the stakes on year-round BBQ experiences for travelers. Starting today, the extended-stay hotel brand will roll out new high-end Weber stainless steel Summit® Gas Grills at more than 100 hotels across the U.S. and… Read the full press release

Travelport announces the appointment of Scott Forbes to its Board of Directors

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LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for global travel and tourism industry, today announced the appointment of Scott Forbes to its Board of Directors. He replaces Gregory Blank from Blackstone who has tendered his resignation to the Board following Blackstone’s… Read the full press release

AirPlus customers now have access to Enterprise Holdings’ network from 41 countries

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Corporate customers can now use the AirPlus business travel payments solution to access car rental in many more global destinations with the integration of Enterprise Rent-A-Car,National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car, the three wholly-owned brands of Enterprise Holdings Inc. The partnership allows AirPlus users to access the… Read the full press release

CLIA applauds Senate on passing resolution commemorating Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016

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Washington DC, 2016-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Senate last week unanimously passed S.Res. 486, commemorating Cruise Travel Professional Month in October 2016 and acknowledging the creativity and professionalism of the men and women of the cruise travel professional community. The resolution was introduced by Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), with co-sponsoring Senators Bill Cassidy… Read the full press release

City of Mesa Mayor John Giles elected chair of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority

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MESA, Ariz., 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — City of Mesa Mayor John Giles today was elected chair of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. The Airport Authority board elects the chair and other officers from the six board members on an annual basis. Newly appointed Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels will serve as vice-chair, City of Apache Junction… Read the full press release

Luxury leather brand Nappa Dori to bring a touch of vintage elegance to PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives this August

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MALDIVES, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — From India to Paris, London to New York, and now to a speck of sand in the stunning Indian Ocean, luxury leather brand, Nappa Dori, is set to bring a touch of vintage elegance to PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives this August. As part of PULSE, PER… Read the full press release

Aeroflot and Jumeirah Group announce joint project as part of the Aeroflot Bonus programme

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Moscow, RUSSIA, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — PJSC Aeroflot (Moscow Exchange ticker: AFLT) and Jumeirah Group today announce the launch of a joint project as part of the Aeroflot Bonus programme. Aeroflot Bonus members will receive one mile for each US dollar spent in a Jumeirah hotel anywhere in the world. Jumeirah Group will offer… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association announces the winners of the 2106 PATA Grand and Gold Awards

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2016-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2106 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 21 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 26 separate organisations and individuals. PATA will present 31 Grand… Read the full press release

Virgin Trains releases toolkit for businesses on hiring ex-offenders

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains has today launched a toolkit for businesses which offers practical advice on hiring ex-offenders. The train company, which is part-owned by Richard Branson, is calling for more businesses to follow their example and employ people with previous convictions. In the past 3 years, Virgin Trains on the… Read the full press release

The Port of Boston’s Conley Terminal welcomes the largest cargo ship to date, COSCOCS’s Xin Mei Zhou

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CONLEY TERMINAL CONTINUES TO SEE LARGER CONTAINER SHIPS AS INDUSTRY LOOKS TO THE FUTURE BOSTON, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — COSCOCS, one of the largest container operators in the world, upgraded its service into the Port of Boston Sunday with a vessel that can carry more than 8,500 TEUs (20-foot equivalent units), Conley’s largest… Read the full press release

Cirrus Aircraft receives FAA certification for Cirrus Perception® special mission platform for both the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft models

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Duluth, Minn., 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cirrus Aircraft today announced it has received FAA certification for Cirrus Perception®, an adaptable, cost-effective special mission platform tailored specifically for both the Cirrus SR22 and SR22T aircraft models. This new multi-mission, adaptive Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft expands Cirrus Aircraft’s global portfolio by offering unique performance… Read the full press release

Exclusive Choice Privileges Member Rate available at Choicehotels.com or the Choice mobile app

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New Choice Privileges Member Rates Can’t be Found Anywhere Else on the Internet ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting July 20, 2016, all visitors to Choicehotels.com or the Choice mobile app will have access to discounted rates that can’t be found anywhere else on the internet. Both existing and new members of Choice… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip re-launches Wedding University for soon-to-be wedded couples

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Making luxurious dream weddings come true with comprehensive planning tips, menu design, venue considerations and more – all from seasoned wedding professionals Macau, China, 2016-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip re-launches of Wedding University, a complimentary half-day program for soon-to-be wedded couples, imparting essential information, useful tips and insider insight… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC’s 16th annual Drive Four the Cure Golf Classic raised more than USD 143,000 for the Washington Cancer Institute

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Washington, DC, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — In continued efforts to raise money and awareness for cancer research, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC hosted its 16th annual Drive Four the Cure Golf Classic at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm on Monday, June 27, 2016. Nike golf shirts, swag bags and breakfast greeted the 100 golfers who participated in the… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti launched Discovery Centre and Fruitful Orphanage Funds to provide ongoing support to local wildlife and social projects

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Safari Lodge to manage new Discovery Centre and Fruitful Orphanage Funds Serengeti, Tanzania, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — To help preserve and protect its location in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti has launched two new community outreach funds to provide ongoing support to local wildlife and social projects…. Read the full press release

Small Luxury Hotels of the World welcomes three new boutique hotels to its collection

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — This month we are pleased to welcome three new boutique hotels to our luxury collection. With a contemporary Madrid city-centre gem, laid-back luxury vibes in a Caribbean escape and a lavish retreat in the heart of the capital of Laos, there is something to please all independently minded travellers… Read the full press release

Michael Colbruno elected President of the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners

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Veteran of California politics is first openly LGBT Commissioner in role Airport, Commercial Real Estate, Community, Press Releases, Seaport Oakland, Calif., 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Colbruno, a managing partner with the Milo Group of California, has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners. The former two-term member… Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines appointed Airline Partner for the upcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016 on October 15th

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LONDON, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Vietnam Airlines has been appointed Airline Partner to the upcoming World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016. The event is scheduled to take place at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort on October 15th, with the Vietnam flag-carrier now set to play a pivotal role in the event. As the… Read the full press release

HKIA’s passenger volume and flight movements rose by 5.1% and 2.6% YoY during the 1H 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) recorded solid growth in passenger volume and flight movements during the first half of 2016. From January to June this year, passenger throughput and flight movements rose by 5.1% and 2.6% year on year to 35.2 million and 204,750, respectively. Cargo volume saw… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways honored with “World’s Best Regional Airline 2016” and “Best Regional Airline in Asia 2016” awards from Skytrax

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Bangkok Airways led by Capt. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth today receive “World’s Best Regional Airline 2016” and “Best Regional Airline in Asia 2016” awards from Skytrax. The award ceremony is held at the Skyview Hall, Farnborough International Airshow 2016, London on 12 July 2016. Capt. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways… Read the full press release

Concur continues to invest in strategic partnerships and technology innovations worldwide

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Mobile Travel Request, Suggested Hotel Bookings and Travel Allowance Now Available in Europe; Ctrip Integration in China DENVER, Colo., 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions, today announced it’s scaling the company’s global offerings and adding innovative features and partner integrations, worldwide. With 33,000 customers… Read the full press release

CDA to host Real Estate Industry Forum and Airport Industry Day on July 22, 2016 at the UIC Forum

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Attention all those interested in participating in work at O’Hare or Midway International Airports. The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host two outreach events on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the UIC Forum. The CDA will host a Real Estate Industry Forum from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.The following topics will be covered: Mixed-use… Read the full press release

CDA: Midway International Airport received perfect score from FAA for its Part 139 airfield safety inspection

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that Midway International Airport received a perfect score from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Part 139 airfield safety inspection. The airfield inspection was completed last week. This annual test conducted by the FAA closely examines an airport’s compliance with… Read the full press release

LATAM Airlines Group announces Qatar Airways as its new shareholder

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Qatar Airways to acquire up to 10% of LATAM’s total shares through a capital increase Farnborough, England, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — LATAM Airlines Group S.A., Latin America’s leading airline group, and world-class airline Qatar Airways, both members of the oneworld alliance, announced today that they have entered into a subscription agreement providing for Qatar Airways to acquire up to 10%… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Xiamen awarded with “Certificate of Excellence” by TripAdvisor for the sixth time

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Xiamen is most honoured to be awarded again with the “Certificate of Excellence” by TripAdvisor for 2016. This is the sixth time the hotel has received this notable distinction from the renowned travel website company. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency… Read the full press release