Category Archives: Travel Management

Stagecoach joins forces with the Freight Transport Association to develop training course to further improve safety standards

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New inspection training course aims to further improve safety standards and vehicle reliability PERTH, SCOTLAND, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Transport operator Stagecoach has joined forces with the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to develop a bespoke training course which aims to further improve safety standards and vehicle reliability. The new inspection training course will be… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces its first property in Durban: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga scheduled to open in 2019

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Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel Durban Umhlanga, South Africa BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel companies worldwide and part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces its first property in Durban: the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga will feature 207 keys and welcome the first guests… Read the full press release

Silver Airways and Frontier Airlines enter into pilot hiring partnership as part of the Frontier Career Pilot Program

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Mutually beneficial relationship facilitates pilot career path needs Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Silver Airways and Frontier Airlines have entered into a pilot hiring partnership to facilitate pilot career path needs. Scheduled to launch in June as part of the Frontier Career Pilot Program, the mutually beneficial relationship is designed to remove… Read the full press release

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to manage new luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida slated to open in early 2018

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Seventh Florida hotel for boutique leader to incorporate restaurant from Italian Michelin-starred chef Silvia Baracchi, slated for early 2018 opening SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will manage a new, luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida, that will incorporate a restaurant from Michelin-starred Tuscan chef Silvia… Read the full press release

IHG announces a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region

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Crowne Plaza Accelerate Plan Set to Build on Brand’s Momentum in the Region ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today a $200 million investment in Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region. The Crowne Plaza Accelerate plan, which will run for… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express marks entry into Malaysia with the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) celebrates the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand into Malaysia. The new 383-room hotel is conveniently located along Jalan Raja Chulan, just a street away from the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s… Read the full press release

IHG adds the Holiday Inn Resort® Orlando Suites – Waterpark property to its portfolio

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All-suite hotel is the newest addition to the growing Holiday Inn Resort brand ATLANTA, 2016-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the addition of the Holiday Inn Resort® Orlando Suites – Waterpark property to the IHG portfolio. The 777-room, all-suite hotel is the largest… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotel Group: Jaz Amsterdam opens with a spectacular show

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Opening ceremony features a spectacular show AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz Amsterdam celebrated its official opening in a perfect setting. With the instruments tuned, the sound system checked and the choreography thoroughly rehearsed, the venue was packed with fans and those about to become fans. Located right next door to the Amsterdam… Read the full press release

ITV’s ‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ 2nd episode airs on Monday night

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The second episode of ITV’s ‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ airs on Monday night at 9pm and promises to give viewers more fascinating insights into UK’s only global hub. There are hopes it will top the 3.7 million viewers received for the first episode of the three-part series shown last… Read the full press release

Pupils from schools around Heathrow got an introduction to coding and robotics through the Secondary School Challenge

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LONDON, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 2600 pupils from schools around Heathrow got an introduction to coding and robotics through the Secondary School Challenge. Taking place from March to May, the Heathrow Secondary School Challenge visited 14 schools across the boroughs of Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Slough and Spelthorne where over half of Heathrow’s 76,000… Read the full press release

Guest mobile app launched by Oakwood Worldwide for guests in the United States

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LOS ANGELES, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, announced the launch of its guest mobile app. The app is currently available for Oakwood Worldwide guests currently staying, or with reservations for a stay, in the United States. The Oakwood Worldwide® Guest Mobile App… Read the full press release

Jon Loeffelholz appointed new General Manager to oversee five Oakwood properties in Japan

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd., which manages the finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers, announced the appointment of Jon Loeffelholz as the new General Manager to oversee five Oakwood properties in Japan. In his new role, Loeffelholz will oversee the running of Oakwood Residence Akasaka, Oakwood Residence Aoyama,… Read the full press release

IATA AGM: SkyTeam CEO Perry Cantarutti outlined some of the key highlights expected from across the alliance this year

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Launches SkyPriority Customer Audit App to track service performance Welcomes increased member collaboration and adds more SkyTeam lounges DUBLIN, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, will deliver increased customer benefits and more codeshare opportunities for members throughout 2016. Speaking at the 72nd annual IATA AGM held in Dublin, Ireland, SkyTeam CEO… Read the full press release

The State of Israel and EUROCONTROL strengthen ties in aviation between Israel and Europe

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2016-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Jerusalem, Israel – The State of Israel and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation – EUROCONTROL, today signed a Comprehensive Agreement, a major step forward strengthening the ties in aviation between Israel and Europe. The Agreement, which was signed by Mr Israel Katz, the Israeli… Read the full press release

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to host Naam Yoga weekend retreat by Anastasia Williams this October

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — This October, in a first for the city, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong will host exclusive classes, one-to-one private therapy sessions, and a weekend retreat package, led by the renowned Naam Yoga pioneer, Anastasia Williams. The first to introduce Naam and Harmonyum Healing to Australia and now… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya to host MO Kid’s Camp from 1 July until 31 August 2016

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HONG KONG, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Sanya is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the ever popular MO Kid’s Camp for a seventh consecutive year. From 1 July until 31 August 2016 the resort will be offering children aged 4 to 12 the chance to join the exclusive MO Kid’s… Read the full press release

Emirates and Amadeus announce the renewal of their distribution agreement

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Emirates continues to offer travellers choice, transparency and convenience by providing full content via all Amadeus channels MADRID, SPAIN, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Amadeus today announce the renewal of their distribution agreement to ensure that the airline’s full inventory of fares and flights is made available to Amadeus-connected travel agencies and… Read the full press release

Travelport hosted its Travelport Technology Day ‘Learn with Travelport’ with seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg

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LANGLEY, UK, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading travel commerce platform recently hosted its Travelport Technology Day, ‘Learn with Travelport’. The travel-agency focussed seminars in Moscow and St. Petersburg, gathered 50 of Russia’s key travel industry players, including leading travel agencies and travel management companies. The seminars, combined with interactive… Read the full press release

Agoda Travel Smart study reveals the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study, which shows the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers. Though Asian travelers still love Paris and London, bookings in smaller European cities… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide marks its debut in Estonia with the opening of Hilton Tallinn Park

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Hilton Tallinn Park Brings World-Renowned Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hospitality to the Charming Medieval City TALLINN, Estonia and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the opening of Hilton Tallinn Park, marking Hilton Worldwide‘s (NYSE:HLT) first hotel in Estonia. The hotel is managed by Hilton Worldwide and owned by… Read the full press release

Lufthansa Group flight schools in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States combine activities under the European Flight Academy umbrella

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COLOGNE, 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The flight schools of the Lufthansa Group in Germany, Switzerland, and the United States are combining their activities under the European Flight Academy (EFA) umbrella. This was decided by the Group Executive Board in its meeting on May 24, 2016. EFA will offer the airlines of the Lufthansa Group… Read the full press release

Hilton Worldwide announces the opening of Hilton Yantai Golden Coast

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Yantai’s First Hilton Hotel Offers Panoramic Sea Views YANTAI, China and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) andHilton Hotels & Resorts today announced the opening of Hilton Yantai Golden Coast, marking Hilton’s debut in Yantai. Hilton Yantai Golden Coast is owned by Yantai Dongyin Golden Coast Hospitality Co. Ltd and managed by… Read the full press release

Millennium Park to host hundreds of FREE events this summer

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Spend your summer with Shirley Caesar, Blonde Redhead, Ferris Bueller, Storm Large, Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Chaplin, Rachel Barton Pine, Deborah Cox, Tortoise, Orbert Davis and others Download the updated Millennium Park app for today’s events, interactive maps and more CHICAGO, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, Millennium Park will host hundreds of FREE events,… Read the full press release

Maldives wins Italia Travel Awards for Best Beach Destination

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Malé, Maldives, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Annual Italia Travel Awards took place on the 26th May 2016 evening. The venue of this year’s ceremony was the elegant Roman Aquarium located in the heart of the Italy’s capital Rome. The event began in evening with a Guest reception at 7:00 PM followed by Gala… Read the full press release

Maldives tour operator Secret Paradise awarded TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence

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Malé, Maldives, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Secret Paradise Maldives today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over… Read the full press release

First Glasgow engineer named ‘Team Leader of the Year’ at the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — A senior engineer at Scotland’s largest bus operator, First Glasgow, has been named ‘Team Leader of the Year’ by her peers in the transport and logistics sector at a prestigious award ceremony. Wendy Findlay, 45, is the only female senior fleet engineer in all of FirstGroup’s UK Bus business,… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association announces the election of Andrew Jones as Chairman of the Association’s Executive Board

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BANGKOK, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of Andrew Jones, Guardian – Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR, as Chairman of the Association’s Executive Board. He replaces Kevin B Murphy who was elected Chairman in April 2015 and who remains a member of the Executive Board as… Read the full press release

Jiang Tai Global Assistance Services joins the Pacific Asia Travel Association

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BANGKOK, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — With more than 150 million Chinese tourists expected to visit Asia Pacific destinations by 2020 the demand for travel support services is increasing year by year – and this has prompted Jiang Tai Global Assistance Services to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Jiang Tai Global Assistance Services, headquartered in… Read the full press release

MGTO: The 1st International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (IFFAM) to be held in December

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MACAO, 2016-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The 1st International Film Festival & Awards‧Macao (IFFAM) will be held in December. The organizers held a press conference today (27 May) to introduce the IFFAM Organizing Committee and the International Professional Team as well as the current preparation work. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao… Read the full press release

Middle East Hotel Awards 2016: Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay honoured as the Best Hotel Lobby and Best Fine Dining Restaurant for CUT by Wolfgang Puck

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The landmark property also awarded as Best Hotel Lobby in the Middle East Bahrain Bay, Bahrain, 2016-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay extends its list of prestigious awards in 2016, being honoured as the Best Hotel Lobby and Best Fine Dining Restaurant for CUT by Wolfgang Puck. These new awards add… Read the full press release