Category Archives: Travel Management

Hyatt Hotels Corporation marks the introduction of Hyatt Place brand in the U.K. with the opening of Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes

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CHICAGO, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes opens today, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand in the U.K. The 170-room hotel joins three Hyatt Place hotels in Europe, including Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport, Hyatt Place Jermuk and Hyatt Place Yerevan. The brand’s global growth illustrates the success of the select… Read the full press release

Hyatt and Boutique Corporation Ltd. announce the opening of Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong on the island of Phuket, Thailand

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Introducing a new 161-room Hyatt Place hotel located in the heart of Phuket CHICAGO, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt and Boutique Corporation Ltd. announce the opening of Hyatt Place Phuket, Patong on the island of Phuket, Thailand. The 161-room beachside hotel marks the first Hyatt Place hotel in Southeast Asia, and features the Hyatt… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to share industry expertise and experience with Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport

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Agreement aims to increase travel, trade with Israel’s largest airport ATLANTA, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with their counterparts from Tel Aviv Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV) on Tuesday, May 24. The agreement will allow both airports to share their expertise and experience… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport hosts Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can as part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival

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Giant-sized watering can showcases tropical plants linked to destinations. Bristol, UK, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival, Bristol Airport will play host to Cleeve Nursery’s giant-sized watering can in the main check-in area of the terminal from Wednesday for a four week period. What’s believed to be the world’s… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines honoured with the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2016

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2016-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and the largest African airline, is pleased to announce that it has won the African Aviation ‘African Airline of the Year’ Award for 2016 during the 25th Anniversary African Aviation Air Finance Africa Conference & Exhibition and African Aviation Summit held on… Read the full press release

First World Conference on Tourism for Development highlighted on role of tourism in fighting poverty and building peace

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The role of tourism in fighting poverty and building peace were the key focus of the First World Conference on Tourism for Development. Opening the conference, Premier Li Keqiang underlined the role of tourism in lifting people out of poverty and the importance of stepping up international cooperation in tourism. The event, organized by UNWTO… Read the full press release

Swissport Executive Aviation wins ONDA (Morocco National Airport Authority) FBO tender; will operate facilities in Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat and Tanger

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Executive Aviation, a business line of Swissport International Ltd., is the winner of the ONDA (Morocco National Airport Authority) FBO tender and will launch the first FBO product at Moroccan airports. Swissport Executive Aviation will operate facilities in Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat and Tanger. Jetex was also awarded… Read the full press release

British Airways and BT hosted first ever Give & Gain community sports day in Manchester

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MANCHESTER, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Almost 200 Manchester primary schoolchildren took part in the first ever Give & Gain community sports day in the city this week supported by British Airways and BT. The Factory Youth Zone, in Harpurhey, was the venue for the skills building event on Give & Gain Day, on May… Read the full press release

British Airways Holidays launches online tailor-made package holiday service ‘Customise Your Trip’

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LONDON, 2016-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways Holidays has launched an industry leading online tailor-made package holiday service. The new ‘Customise Your Trip’ service available online at BA.com allows customers to create a multi-destination holiday of their choice with total flexibility to combine flights in and out of different airports, book multiple hotels and… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh unveils contemporary new look and feel following a £12m investment programme

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Edinburgh, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The 238-room Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh has unveiled a contemporary new look and feel – the result of a £12m investment programme.  Work to completely upgrade the Royal Mile hotel began in early 2015 and since then all guest bedrooms, meeting rooms, and public areas, have been transformed…. Read the full press release

Stagecoach launches ‘Pledge to help’ initiative in partnership with Mental Health Action Group and Anxiety UK

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• ‘Pledge to help’ developed in partnership with Mental Health Action Group and Anxiety UK • Enhanced training and awareness programmes to boost confidence in bus travel • New support line for employees as part of drive to break down barriers • Stagecoach initiative backed by Transport Minister Andrew Jones Perth, Scotland, 2016-May-20 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Inaugural Americas Masters Games to take place in Vancouver, August 26 to September 4

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Amateur and professional athletes worldwide invited to compete Vancouver, BC, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, thousands of amateur athletes from around the world are expected to travel to Vancouver for the first-ever Americas Masters Games(AMG). The nine-day event is designed to complement the World Masters Games (the world’s largest multi-sport event), offering an… Read the full press release

Interstate Hotels & Resorts welcomes 2016 class of interns this June

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – is dedicated to training the next generation of hospitality professionals. Welcoming the 2016 class of interns this June, the Company provides a hands-on understanding of the industry. An ideal and powerful platform for students to… Read the full press release

Minor Hotel Group adds Elewana Collection to Global Hotel Alliance’s growing network

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Minor Hotel Group’s fifth member brand further enriches the alliance with unique lodges and camps in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania DUBAI, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotel Group (“Minor”), an international hotel owner and operator of over 140 hotels, strengthens its presence in Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”) by adding Elewana Collection,… Read the full press release

Oakland International Airport reports 4% growth in April passenger traffic year over year

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Oakland, CA, 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has released its April Passenger Traffic reporting, adding yet another month of consecutive growth. Total passenger traffic at the airport increased from 904,793 in April 2015, reaching 941,248 passengers in April 2016, representing 4% growth year over year.  This is based upon 3.4%… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association issues statement on the Department of Labor’s final overtime regulation

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Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime. “Our industry is ripe with opportunity and has a tremendous track record of providing the training and resources our employees need to move up through the ranks… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announces the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards

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Top Hotels & Employees Announced; Awards Mark Employee Leadership, Community Service   Washington, D.C., 2016-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today announced the winners of its most prestigious prize: The Stars of the Industry Awards, honoring the nation’s top employees and properties honored for their outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership… Read the full press release

Holiday Inn Express® portfolio further expands with the signing of two new-build properties in Peru

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Construction of two new Holiday Inn Express hotels increases presence in Latin America MIAMI, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading global hotel companies, today announces the latest additions to the growing Holiday Inn Express® portfolio with the signing of two new-build properties in Peru: one in Lima,… Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the newly-renovated, InterContinental New York Barclay

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Featuring Entirely Redesigned Interiors and Residential Style Services, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Preserves Historic Hotel’s Original 1920’s Elegance, While Introducing Expansive Meeting Spaces and a new Gin Parlour ATLANTA, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the newly-renovated, InterContinental New York Barclay, which… Read the full press release

Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2016

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd, which manages an award-winning portfolio of the finest serviced apartments in the world for business and leisure travellers, confirmed a partnership with Plenitude Berhad today to open the first Oakwood-branded property in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the second half of 2016. Located in… Read the full press release

Starwood’s Aloft brand to debut in Veracruz and Queretaro, Mexico

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Aloft Veracruz to Debut in 2017 followed by Aloft Queretaro in 2018, Reinforcing the Brand’s Strength in the Region MIAMI, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced from the Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) Conference that its innovative Aloft brand will soon debut inVeracruz, the main commercial seaport… Read the full press release

English Heritage: Food writer Elizabeth David honoured with blue plaque at her home in Chelsea

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Elizabeth David becomes the first food writer to be honoured with a blue plaque at her home in Chelsea. LONDON, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Elizabeth David changed Britain’s tastes forever, and is largely credited with introducing Mediterranean food to the UK. Today she is being honoured with a blue plaque at her home in… Read the full press release

TIA: New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase TRENZ will return to Auckland in 2017

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TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2017, TIA announced.  Wellington, New Zealand, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — “After two highly successful years in Rotorua, we look forward to taking TRENZ back to New Zealand’s biggest city and international gateway,” TIA Chief Executive  says. The announcement was made on 13… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines establishes holding company to own and manage airlines Scoot and Tiger Airways

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Holding company to drive deep integration between Scoot and Tiger Airways Lee Lik Hsin appointed CEO SINGAPORE, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has established a holding company to own and manage its budget airlines Scoot and Tiger Airways, following the delisting of Tiger Airways (which operates as Tigerair) from SGX-ST. Lee Lik… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines: KrisFlyer members will be able to redeem miles for travel in Premium Economy Class

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ —  Members of KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, will be able to redeem their miles for travel in Premium Economy Class with effect from 24 May 2016. KrisFlyer members will also be able to use their miles for upgrades from Economy Class to Premium Economy Class, or from… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific joins world’s largest low-cost carrier alliance – the Value Alliance

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Alliance formed by eight market champions brings exceptional value to invaluable travel experiences Singapore, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), together with seven other market champions in Asia Pacific, today announced the formation of the world’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) alliance – the Value Alliance. CEB (including wholly… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings SVP of Vehicle Acquisition Susan Lombardo presented at Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Educational Conference

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ST. LOUIS, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — At the recent Women’s Industry Network (WIN) Educational Conference, Enterprise Holdings Inc.’s Susan Lombardo emphasized the distinct but equally critical roles that the car rental and collision repair sectors play in the automotive value chain. Lombardo is Senior Vice President of Vehicle Acquisition for Enterprise Holdings, which… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car pledges $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross disaster relief effort following wildfires in Fort McMurray

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TORONTO, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In response to the devastating wildfires that have displaced thousands in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is pledging $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross disaster relief effort. Enterprise has worked with the Red Cross globally for more than 30 years, including an annual multi-million-dollar commitment by the Enterprise Rent-A-Car… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car pledges $1 million to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program for the second consecutive year

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ST. LOUIS, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second straight year, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is pledging $1 million to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), an effort supported by leading corporations around the country that allows the Red Cross to access funds at a moment’s notice when natural disasters strike. The gift… Read the full press release

Travelport takes part in an Horizon 2020 funded project to help pilot new online travel planning and booking solution

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New journey planner will allow travellers to search and book door-to-door travel throughout Europe  LANGLEY, UK, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, announces it is a member of a consortium awarded EU funding to help pilot a new online travel planning and booking solution which utilises multiple modes… Read the full press release